Cases before the Committee: December 1650

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December 1650

Thomas Blundell, Ince Blundell, Co. Lancaster.

3 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or p.
Anne, his wife, begs continuance of allowance of 1/5 of her husband's sequestered estate. Has had to pay the taxes for the whole estate out of her 1/5 so that she had only 40l. a year left; has had to find 2 horses and 4 foot soldiers for the late Northern expedition, and is much in debt. 69 513
3 Dec. 1650. Order that her 1/5 be granted with arrears 10 238

Claimants on the Estate of Humphrey Coffin, Alvington, Devon. (fn. 1)

Vol. G No. or p.
3 Dec. 1650. Johan Fleming, widow, of Berry Narbor, Devon, begs the benefit of the mortgage of a messuage and 38 acres in East Coker, Somerset, granted her in April 1643 for 150l. by Humphrey Coffin, for whose recusancy—of which she was then ignorant—they are now sequestered. The house has been burnt, and the land tilled out, so that they are let at 6l. a year, where as formerly they let at 8l. and 10l. a year. Begs a lease for 7 years, either in her own name, or in that of Wm. Cooke, of the same parish. 85 776
3 Dec. Referred to the County Committee 10 235
4 Dec. 1650. John Coffin, jun., his son, of Parkham, Devon, begs that 2/3 of his father, Hum. Coffin's estate in Lodge and Hasselcombe, in Wambrook parish, Dorset, sequestered for recusancy only, may be leased to him for 7 years. Complains that the County Committee have let the estates at 10l. and 15l. quarterly, and that they are not worth more than 20l. and 30l. at most. 75 387
4 Dec. Referred to the County Committee to certify, and let according to instructions. 10 239

Wm. Hawkins, Merchant of London.

Vol. G No. or p.
3 Dec. 1650. The Council of State order a debt of 3,075l. 17s. 5d. to be paid him out of the 50,000l. from delinquents' estates for Ireland, but they are to be informed when his payment comes in course. 90 493
5 Feb. 1651. Order of the Committee for Compounding accordingly. 12 116
29 Sept. Order of the Council of State for payment in 2 sums, and with interest at 8 per cent. 90 499
1 Oct. Case referred to Aud. Sherwin by the Committee for Compounding. 15
90		 36
503
R. 90 501 17 Oct. Order for payment accordingly 12 325

Claimant on the Estate of Hen. Lawson (late), Brough, Co. York.

John Lawson, Biker, Northumberland.

Vol. G No. or p.
3 Dec. 1650. Katherine, widow of Hen. Lawson, pleads that her husband's estate, being entailed on his brother [John], is sequestered for the brother's delinquency. She had 1/8 of the estate, of which 2/3 are sequestered for her recusancy, and also 1/8 of a farm in Togstone, Northumberland, her own inheritance, value 20l. a year, but now stayed on general orders. Begs the ninth of her husband's estate, and the third of her own inheritance. 99 243
3 Dec. Order to the County Committee for payment accordingly 10 244
O.C.C. 238 148
238 149
L.C.C. 93 389		 3 Dec. 1650. Katherine, wife of John Lawson, begs allowance of a fifth of her husbands estate in Northumberland, sequestered for his delinquency. 99 242
17 Dec. Granted, with arrears from 24 Dec. 1649 10 276
24 Dec. County Commissioners certify that John Lawson's estate in Cramlington is let to George Hodshon at 150l., and that at Biker at 80l. a year. 93 387
1 Jan. 1651. The estate to be let according to instructions 10 317
17 June. John Lawson complains that, being a younger brother upon whom an ancient estate tail is descended as heir to his grandfather, it is lately seized and withheld from him by the County Committee of Northumberland, upon what ground he knows not. 99 240
17 June. County Committee to certify the grounds of the seizure, &c., and Reading to report. 14 164
C. 33 304 15 Sept. 1653. Reference on order from the Committee for Public Debts in the case of John Lawson, of Brough (? the same), co. York, to the registrar and auditor to certify what is before them; Reading to state the case to the said Committee. 25 203
13 Oct. 1654. Edw. Colston, guardian to the daughter of John Lawson, aged 7, begs discharge of, or examination of, his ward's title to the rectory and tithes of Catterall and Brough, held by the late John Lawson, and descended to his only child. Katherine, her mother, entered upon them in her right, and the Yorkshire Committee have sequestered them for her recusancy. 99 227
13 Oct. County Committee to certify and Reading to report 27 93
Lessees and Purchasers of the Estate.
O.C.C. 102 171
C. 102 169
D. 102 207		 9 April 1651. Captns. John Mason and Timothy Leving, being admitted tenants by the County Committee of three farms in Biker and Dentshole, sequestered for delinquency of John Lawson, Papist and delinquent, for which they pay a full rent, beg allowance for repairs. 102 205
9 April. County Committee to certify 14 76
24 Sept. They having so certified, order that the County Committee let the said premises according to instructions. 15 30
L. 136 55
C 102 65		 4 Aug. 1652. Mason begs confirmation of his lease of the premises. Spent 100l. thereon, and has an order to be reimbursed out of the rents. Being commanded for Carlisle, and in the governor's absence having charge of that garrison, and not hearing of the Act for Sale of the said lands, nor what was required of the tenants therein, begs that his business may be considered. 102 164
C. 136 53 29 Sept. Leving, now in Parliament's service, begs confirmation of a lease by the County Committee, for 6 years, of St. Anthony's [parcel of the estate sequestered from John Lawson], rent 52l. 136 52
29 Sept. The Committee for Compounding cannot confirm it for more than one year. 17 290
L. 102 173 4 Nov. 1652. The County Committee to allow Mason and Leving such repairs as are necessary. 102 167
30 Oct. 1652. Registrar's certificate of a lease to George Moore of an estate in Cramlington, Northumberland, sequestered from John Lawson. 32 101
O.T.T. 99 231 3 Feb. 1653. Discharge from sequestration of 2/3 of Biker village and Sheelefields grounds, Northumberland, forfeited by Lawson, and bought from the Treason Trustees by John Rushworth. 18 797
O.T.T. 99 233 3 Feb. Like discharge of ½ of East Cramlington Manor, Northumberland. 18 797
O.T.T. 99 229 23 March. Like discharge of Brough Manor, co. York 18 817

Thomas Morley, Wennington, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 437
P.R. 12 52
R. 220 433
C. 34 77		 3 Dec. 1650. Begs to compound for delinquency in both wars. Had no estate till the late death of his grandfather, Thos. Morley, but the estate was sequestered 3 November because he had not compounded. 220 436
11 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 165l. 12 62
Purchasers of the Estate.
O.T.T. 103 131 14 Sept. 1653. Discharge from sequestration of a cottage, &c., Burton in Lonsdale, co. York, forfeited by Morley, and bought from the Treason Trustees by John Wildman. 18 898
O.T.T. 103 129
133		 23 March 1654. Like discharge of houses, &c., Melling parish, co. Lancaster, bought by Sam. Foxley. 18 953
941

Claimants on the Estate of Ralph Reed, or Read, Sen., East Chirton, Northumberland.

Vol. G No. or p.
3 Dec. 1650. John Salkeld, of Rock, Northumberland, begs an order to the County Commissioners to examine his title to 3 farms and collieries in Chirton, assigned 9 years ago by Ralph Reed to Mr. Milborne, of Chirton, as security for 1,300l. and other debts, and by him assigned to petitioner, who paid the debts. 115 806
Received a small rent from Reed during his life, and since from Ralph Gardner, who married his widow, but now on information that the estate was Reed's, and he a delinquent, the County Committee have sequestered it and leased it to Ralph Gardner.
3 Dec. The County Committee to certify 10 236
D. 113 185
115 813
–819		 19 Dec. Salkeld begs reference to counsel of the returns of the County Commissioners relative to Reed's farms and collieries. 115 809
19 Dec. Referred to Reading 15
115		 145
807
L.C.C.
& D.
115 811
C. 115 822		 31 Dec. The depositions in the case having miscarried by the way, or being mislaid, Salkeld begs an order for other examinations, and for copies of the Court Rolls, &c., to be sent. 115 801
31 Dec. Order to the County Committee accordingly 15 160
24 March 1652. He begs an order to the County Commissioners to certify that Ralph Reed, though in prison, was not a delinquent when he surrendered the estate, and the time of the acts of delinquency which caused his sequestration. 115 799
24 March. Referred to the County Committee 16 203
D. 115 823
–829
R. 115 791		 20 May. Order on report that as the surrender was in 1642, and the admittance in 1648, at the first court holden after the surrender, and as the sequestration was not laid on till 1650, after the delinquent's decease, the claim is allowed and sequestration discharged, with arrears from date of petition. 16 427
C. 113 196 2 June 1652. Order that the arrears be paid out of the sequestered moneys in hands of the County Commissioners, or their next receipts. 16 493
8 Oct. 1651. Ralph Gardner, of Chirton, Northumberland, petitions that he married the widow of Ralph Reed 2 years after his death, which was 6 years ago, and had 1/8 of Reed's estate, and some salt pans and collieries in right of herself and 3 children; but last August the estate was sequestered as belonging to Reed. Begs that no question may be raised about crimes said to be committed by a man who has been 6 years dead. 88 1147
8 Oct. Referred to the County Commissioners and Reading 15 43
3 Aug. 1652. Order on the petition (missing) of Wm. Strother, jun., John Salkeld, jun., and John Strother, that the County Commissioners for Northumberland examine witnesses for proof of their title to the tithes and premises mentioned, and the sealing and execution of the deeds, and certify the cause and date of sequestration, &c. 17 86
21 Jan. 1653. Ralph, son of Ralph Read, complains that his father is in the late Act for Sale, though he was never sequestered, and died 7 years ago, and petitioner has enjoyed the estate since. As the Act contains a proviso exempting estates not sequestered before 1 Dec. 1651, begs a certificate to the Drury House Trustees that the estate was not then sequestered. 113 199
21 Jan. Granted, and the sale of the estate stayed 17 617
2 March. The County Committee having certified that his estate was not sequestered 1 Dec. 1651, the Committee for Compounding request the Trustees for Sale of Lands to withdraw it from sale, and allow no further proceedings against it. 25 4

Claimants on the Estate of Lancelot Salkeld, Skirmingham, Co. Durham.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C.
& D.
112 987
989
155 117
119
L. 112 913		 3 Dec. 1650. Dorothy Salkeld, his widow, begs 1/6 of her late husband's estate, sequestered for delinquency and recusancy, for relief of herself and her 7 fatherless children. 115 789
3 Dec. Order accordingly 10 236
17 Jan. 1653. She begs to contract on the late Recusants' Act for 2/3 of her sequestered estate. 115 778
17 Jan. Referred to Reading 26 13
D. 112 991
-995		 12 Feb. 1651. Wm. Porter, of Low Holme, Cumberland, begs discharge from sequestration of Ewe close, Miln close, and Skirmingham mill, co. Durham, of which he is rightly seized by deed dated 22 Aug. 1603. Petitioner and his father, who purchased it for his use, enjoyed it for 40 years, till the said lands were returned as sequestered for the delinquency and recusancy of Lancelot Salkeld. The County Committee have certified their examination of witnesses in his behalf. 112 983
12 Feb. Referred to Reading 14
112		 2
985
R. 112 979 19 Feb. Begs a hearing. Is too poor to retain counsel 112 978
20 Feb. Sequestration discharged, and arrears ordered to be paid to petitioner. 14 22

Sir Henry Vaughan, Whitwell, Co. York.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 511
P.R. 12 51
L.&D. 221 513
–521
C. 221 519
R. 221 507
C. 172 131		 3 Dec. 1650. Being concluded a delinquent by the Committee for Advance of Money on 29 November last [see the Calendar, pp. 141, 142], begs to compound, craving allowance of all charges on his estate. 221 510
11 March 1651. Fine at 1/6, 750l. 12 159
30 Sept. Complains that his fine being set without allowance of charges, he went down into the country to borrow money for its payment. Fell ill at Ware, and on his return fell lame, and meantime Beverley [agent of the County Committee] seized the money he had procured. Begs that his case may be stated, and allowance made of the money seized. 126 335
30 Sept. 1651. County Committee to examine whether the money was borrowed, and for the purpose alleged, and Sir Henry is to prove the deed of grant of 40l. a year to Thos. Leyborne, for which he craves allowance. 15 35
2 Oct. The treasurers are to receive the first ½ of Sir Henry's fine, and take security for the rest, as the delay in payment was "by reason the hand of God was upon him." 12 317
9 Oct. Beverley, the Yorkshire agent, is to certify when Sir Henry was adjudged a delinquent, when he petitioned, and when the money was seized; if it was borrowed for the fine, it is to be paid into Goldsmiths' Hall, and allowed as part thereof. 15 46
L.C.C. 172 127
129		 23 Dec. The money to be so allowed, and 90l. to be deducted from his fine on account of annuities of 40l. and 20l. charged on the estate. 15
126		 150
337
26 Dec. Ralph Rymer, treasurer to the County Committee for York, is to pay in the 210l. 14s. 6d. in his hands taken from Vaughan, and Vaughan to be allowed his Michaelmas rents. 15
126		 155
353
16 June 1652. This sum and 90l. being deducted from the fine of 750l., he is to be discharged, and his bond delivered up on payment of 449l. 5s. 6d. 12
238		 452
150
REC. 126 89 28 June. Paid and estate discharged 12 456
L. 172 133 3 Aug. 1653. Sir H. Vaughan complains that Fras. Wright, tenant of Clitheroe Farm in Whitwell, belonging to him, refuses to deliver up possession. 12
126		 456
243
D. 126 87 3 Aug. Order that it be restored, with arrears from Sir Henry's discharge, if of the yearly value compounded for, viz., 300l. 12 552
24 Feb. 1654. Sir Henry complains that the County Committee, instead of obeying the order, have examined witnesses, giving him no notice. Begs renewal of the order, and leave to cross-examine. 126 85
24 Feb. County Committee to take examinations and report 25 306
Claimant on the Estate.
2 Dec. 1651. Mary, wife of Thos. Leyborne, of Arnshead Tower, Westmoreland, begs allowance of 1/5 of the annuity of 40l. sequestered for her husband's recusancy and delinquency, charged on Sir Henry Vaughan's lands in co. York. She has hitherto received it, but it has been lately detained from her by Sir Henry Vaughan and others. Granted. 135
15		 527
113

Thos. Wainwright, Lathom, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
3 Dec. 1650. Compounds. His petition to compound, being formerly discharged as not worth 200l., referred to Reading. 12 52

John Hardy and John Coltman, Citizens of London.

4 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or p.
Being admitted on their petition to compound on the Act of 2 August last, Reading is to report their cases. 10 241
14 March 1650. John Hardy, of Basinghall Street, being complained against by [Wm.] King, a Commissioner for Co. Salop, for detaining 170l. due to the State, is ordered to attend and pay, and King is to bring in an account of Hardy's receipts. 14 48(2)
18 March. Hardy ordered to pay in 80l. at once, and show cause why he should not pay 40l. more. 14 49

Claimant on the Estate of Wm. Harrison, Nottingham, Co. Notts.

Vol. G No. or p.
C. 71 620 4 Dec. 1650. John, brother and heir of Sam. Burrowes (late), of Nottingham, petitions that the County Committee lately informed that Wm. Harrison, mortgaged to Sam. Burrowes lands which became forfeit for non-payment, and yet were sequestered as Harrison's, so that Sam. Burrowes had to compound for them, on which the Committee for Compounding ordered the County Committee to certify the fine and yearly value, which is done. Begs discharge, and return of the rent received 71 619
C. 32 186 4 Dec. 1650. County Committee to certify the payment, and Brereton to report. 10 244

Claimant on the Estate of John Hornihold, (late) Blackmore Park, Co. Worcester, and Thomas, his Son.

Vol. G No. or p.
4 Dec. 1650. Sir Wm. Russell, Bart., of Strensham, co. Worcester, begs discharge of 2/3 of Hanley Castle and Blackmore Park, conveyed to him in trust by John Hornihold for payment of debts and legacies and portions for his children, but sequestered for recusancy of Thomas, son and heir of John Hornihold. 115 52
D. 115 57–63
L. 115 55
R. 115 47
E. W. 14 110
H. 14 230
15 143
D. 115 11, 13
145 247, 250
ACCTS. 115 9
C. 32 135		 4 Dec. County Committee to certify the value of the estate, and Sir Wm. Russell to prove his trusteeship. 10
115		 242
53
8 Jan. 1652. On report on the petition of Russell and the other trustees for allowance of their trust, order that Russell prove the deed and the payment of debts, and account for his receipts and payments, and that the County Committee certify the value of the estate. 15 179
30 Dec. The Committee for Compounding reprove the County Committee for taking security of Sir William for 2/3 of Hornihold's estate, such power not being allowed to them, and order them to make void the suspension, and receive the rents. 17 554
12 Jan. 1653. Sir William begs allowance of the deed of trust, the condition of it being performed. 115 45
R. 115 7
D. 145 251		 12 Jan. He is to account with the auditor, before any order is given; the account to be heard when brought in. 17 589
7 July. Deed allowed and sequestration discharged, with arrears since 4 Dec. 1650, but Sir William is to bring in accounts of profits from the estate. 19 1100
17 Aug. A contract made by the County Committee for a lease of Thos. Hornihold's estate approved, if let according to orders. 30 476
11 Jan. 1654. Sir William Russell, being indisposed, is allowed to pass his accounts on oath before the County Committee. 25 284
16 May. The Trustees for Maintenance of Ministers, claiming Birlingham tithes, co. Worcester, demised in 1640 to Russell by the Dean and Chapter of Westminister at 40s. rent, the County Committee are to certify why they should not enjoy the same with arrears. 22 1483
4 Sept. 1655. Whereas by order of the Committee for Compounding of 7 July 1653, on the petition of Sir Wm. Russell and other trustees of John Hornihold, deceased, father of Thos. Hornihold, the trust deed was allowed and the sequestration taken off till the portions and debts were paid; and whereas, by order of 26 January last, 600l. was to be paid to Ald. Edw. Elvins, from the estates of those engaged for the late King of Scots, and from sale of their timber:—now on motion for Thos. Whitcomb that Russell sold to him last February timber for which he was to pay 600l., 300l. of which he has paid, and prays that he may have his bargain and not be disturbed by the County Committee, but Elvins and — Brooke alleging that the timber was sold to Brooke on the Ordinance for Sequestration, and security given for payment, but that Brooke's workmen were indicted at the assizes, and put to great trouble:—order that Whitcomb pay the persons indicted their charges and trouble, and procure a certificate that this is done, and then further order will be given. Meantime no wood is to be carried off the ground. A13 163
25 Sept. 1655. On complaint that, this order notwithstanding, Brooke and Hincksman are still working, setting the wood on fire to make coal, and intending to carry it away, [Wm.] Collins, Commissioner for co. Worcester, is to stay proceedings by either party till further order. A25 79

Wm. Preston, Slipton, Co. Northampton.

Vol. G No. or p.
4 Dec. 1650. Edw. Worley, of Church Brampton, discoverer, informs against Preston as a recusant not sequestered, and requests his sequestration. 110 1051
4 Dec. County Committee to examine the case 10 239
380

Rob. Sawle, St. Austell, Cornwall.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 379
R. 221 375		 4 Dec. 1650. Adhered at first to the King, but repented his error, and has been faithful since and helped to reduce the county. Yet the late County Committee threatened to sequester him unless he would compound with them for 45l., which he did. Begs now to compound with this Committee, and allowance of the 45l. from his fine. Noted as referred to Brereton. 221 377
6 March 1651. Fine at 1/6, 56l. 10s. 12 149

Claimant on the Estate of Rich. Street, Co. Worcester.

Vol. G No. or p.
4 Dec. 1650. George Caldwell, of Hope, in Clifton-upon-Teme, co. Worcester, petitions that his farm, which he purchased several years ago, is sequestered for the pretended recusancy of Rich. Street; he begs leave to prove his right, and reference of his case to counsel. 72 777
4 Dec. County Committee to examine and certify 10 240

Claimants on the Estate of John Brudenell, (late) of Dedington, Hunts, Brother, and Edmund Brudenell, of Dean, Co. Northampton, Son of Thomas, Lord Brudenell.

5 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or p.
John Cumberland and other inhabitants of Oakley, co. Bedford, purchasers of the land of Edm. Brudenell, petition that John Brudenell had a life estate in lands, value 20l. a year, in Oakley and Clapham, co. Bedford, remainder to Edm. Brudenell. John dying 3 years ago, they bought the estate of Edmund, yet are troubled therein because John was sequestered for delinquency. Beg relief. 78 499
515
5 Dec. 1650. Referred to Reading 10
78		 249
513
L. & D. 78 523
–531
L.C.C. 78 533,
519
146 63
O.C.C. 78 521
146 85
D. 78 518,
532–535
C. 78 537
R. 78 501		 17 Sept. 1651. They complain that their report cannot be heard, and yet the County Committee trouble them for the rent of the lands; beg to enjoy the premises on security, free from trouble. Noted, the report to be brought in, and then order taken. 78 497
3 March 1652. Order on their petition that the County Committee certify the date and cause of sequestration, and Reading report. 16 84
1 July. Claim allowed, on proof of deeds and of the death of John Brudenell; Edmund having died 3 weeks ago, the sequestration is to be discharged, but 2/3 of the Ladyday rents received for the State. 16 631

Claimants on the Estate of Elizabeth, Widow of William Buckle (late), Recusant.

5 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or p.
5 Dec. 1650. John Yeoman, of Clint, Ripley parish, co. York, begs discharge of a small estate in Cumberland, come to him by death of his mother-in-law, Eliz. Buckle, alias Routledge; his estate in Yorkshire is not sequestered. Petitioned the County Committee, but they referred him to the Committee for Compounding. 135 289
303
L.C.C. 135 307
150 123		 5 Dec. The County Committee to examine the cause of sequestration, and certify. 10
135		 251
297
305
D. 135 295, 309
C. 135 295		 16 April 1651. A petition (missing) of Yeoman referred to Reading. 14 84
8 Dec. 1652. Margery Yeoman, his widow, pleads that the estate, called Skayles and Woodends, was left her by her father; but her husband, living far away, 3 years ago she allowed her mother, Eliz. Buckle, to inhabit there, and receive the profits for her livelihood; thereupon the County Committee sequestered 2/3 for her recusancy, and will not discharge it without order, though she is dead. 135 293
311
8 Dec. Referred to Brereton 17
135		 483
313
L.C.C. 135 319
–339
I. &
D.
150 133
135
I. & D. 172 105
–112
C. 32 203
135 337
R. 135 299		 28 Dec. Margery begs an order to the County Commissioners for York and Cumberland to examine witnesses for proof of the will and of her title to the premises, and leave to receive the rents on security meanwhile. 135 292
315
28 Dec. Order for examination as requested 17
135		 547
317
7 April 1653. Order on report discharging the 2 tenements, with arrears from 24 Dec. 1649, if Eliz. Buckle died before then, if not, from her death; and the County Commissioners are to enquire whether the heir is not a Papist or delinquent, and certify. 19 1079
L.C.C. 150 127 4 May. They certify that Nicholas, son of John Yeoman, the heir, is 15 years old, and brought up a Protestant, and is no delinquent. 150 125

Rob. Dolman, Badsworth, Co. York. (fn. 2)

Vol. G No. or p.
5 Dec. 1650. Begs that he may be allowed, for maintenance of his wife and family, 1/5 of his estate, sequestered for his delinquency. 81 80
5 Dec. Granted, with arrears from 24 Dec. 1649 10 251
Purchasers of the Estate.
Discharge from sequestration of lands, co. York, forfeited by Dolman, and bought from the Treason Trustees, viz.:—
O.T.T. 81 71 29 Dec. 1652. Weedlie and Gumby Manor, &c., bought by Rob. Cutts. 18 789
O.T.T. 81 67 2 Jan. 1653. Pocklington, Waplington, and Bolton manors, bought by Edw. Tooke. 18 796
O.T.T. 81 69 20 Jan. Farms in Wakefield, bought by Rich. Buxton 18 795
O.T.T. 81 65 19 March. Badsworth Manor, bought by John Rushworth 18 808

Claimant on the Estate of Edward Masters, Kent.

Vol. G No. or p.
5 Dec. 1650. The petition (missing) of George Chute, executor of Edw. Chute, of Bethersden, Kent, to compound on the late votes for the estate of Edw. Masters, a delinquent, referred to Reading. 10 248

Wm. Petre, Stanford Rivers, Essex, and the Claimant on and Lessees of his Estate.

5 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 156 71
P.E. 156 73,
75, 76		 5 and 6 Dec. 1650. The County Commissioners beg that, though contrary to practise, John Mann, one of themselves, may be continued tenant to a farm on Wm. Petre's estate, he having spent much in repairs whilst he was tenant at 100l., before he became a Commissioner. 156 78
79
O.F.F.T. 61 409 22 May 1651. Thomas Allen begs discharge of a fee-farm rent of 69l. 3s. 10d. on the manor of Stanford Rivers, purchased from the fee-farm trustees, but sequestered by the County Committee for the recusancy of Wm. Petre, the owner. 61 412
C. &
D.
120 601,
602
L.C.C. 156 67,
69		 22 May. Order that Allen receive the fee-farm rent, the sequestration notwithstanding. 14
111		 132
442
19 Aug. 1651. Wm. Petre begs a seven years' lease of 2/3 of his estate, sequestered for his recusancy only, many farms and out-buildings having fallen to decay, for repairs of which he craves allowance. 111 528
19 Aug. County Commissioners to report its value, and whether leased. 14 258
259
26 Nov. Contract for his estate in Stanford Rivers, let for 7 years to Thos. Goldsborough, confirmed. 30 140
C. 120 601,
602		 7 Jan. 1652. There being 27l. 6s. 4d. fee-farm rent on Petre's estate in Stanford Rivers, due to the Public Revenue and unpaid, 2/3 are to be paid by the County Committee, and his 1/8 levied, if needful, on his goods. 15 173
L.C.C. 238 150B
P.E. 238 150C		 14 Jan. County Committee report that Peter Whetcombe offers 760l.—the highest sum yet bid—for Petre's estate, but wants the mansion-house, allowance for repairs, &c., and 5l. for collecting quit-rents, &c. 238 150A
18 Feb. Committee for Compounding to the County Committee. We hear you have contracted with Peter Whetcombe for Petre's estate, and approve your posting 130 acres of underwood for charges of repairs; 2/3 of them, viz., 150l., must be paid by the State, the other ⅓ by Petre. The charge for collecting quitrents is unreasonable, and must be further considered. 30 141
L.C.C.
& D.
156 41,
43		 27 Jan. 1653. Wm. Petre being admitted tenant of 2/3 of his estate, and begging allowance for 2/3 of the expense of rebuilding the out-houses, burnt down by lightning, 40l. granted. 17 633
L.C.C. 170 113
P.E. 170 111		 13 Oct. Confirmation to Bethel Grimes, of a lease for 6 years, at 150l. 10s., of 2/3 of lands at Burton Dassett, Knightcote, Nurtherne, and Hardwick, co. Warwick, sequestered from Wm. Petre, recusant. (fn. 3) 25 227
10 Jan. 1654. Wm. Petre begs to contract on the Recusants' Act of Oct. 1653, for 2/3 of his sequestered estate. 111 585
10 Jan. Referred to Reading 26 5
24 April 1655. John Swaile, of London, begs allowance of his title to a rent-charge of 12l. a year on Kingslands, in Stanford Rivers parish, Essex, parcel of the estate of Wm. Petre, and sequestered for his recusancy. 121 299
24 April. Referred to the County Committee 27 359

Elizabeth Westby, Winder, Widow of Thos. Westby, Burne, Co. Lancaster.

5 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or p.
5 Dec. 1650. Begs reference of the examinations taken in her case to Brereton. Granted. 129
10		 93
240

Richard, Son of Ant. Arnold, Westbury, Co. Gloucester.

6 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 413
P.R. 12 56
R. 220 409		 Compounds on his own discovery, being never sequestered 220 412
11 Dec. 1650. Fine at 1/6 for a personal estate, 3l. 12 62

Claimant on the Estate of Edw. Bamber, Sen., Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
6 Dec. 1650. Capt. Roger Bamber, of the Moor, co. Lancaster, guardian to Edw. Bamber, jun., infant, begs allowance of 1/5 of the estate of Edward Bamber, father of his ward, sequestered for his recusancy and delinquency, allowed by the former County Committee, but refused by the present Committee till ordered by the Committee for Compounding. Noted as granted. 65 541

Sir Walter Blount, Bart., Sodington, Co. Worcester, Recusant.

Vol. G No. or p.
6 Dec. 1650. Letters to be sent to the County Commissioners of Worcester and Salop to sequester his estate as a Papist delinquent. 12 57
11 March 1651. Order that 2/3 of his park, co. Salop, be improved to the State's benefit, the underwood cut in fit season, and a report made of the quantity of the wood. 30 379
2 June. Wm. King, one of the County Committee, asks whether the whole estate should not be disposed of, Sir Walter being an absolute delinquent. 238 151
16 Feb. 1655. The petition (missing) of John Wilde, serjeant-atlaw, his surviving trustee, referred to Reading. 27 229
Purchasers of the Estates.
Discharge from sequestration of the following lands forfeited by Sir Walter Blount, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Peter and Thos. Powis:—
O.T.T. 82 379 11 June 1653. Farms in Cleobury Mortimer and Neen Sollars, co. Salop. 18 842
O.T.T. 82 373
377		 Also Timberlake Manor, and lands in Rock Bayton, and Droitwich parishes, co. Worcester. 18 853
O.T.T. 82 375
381		 Also Mamble Manor, &c., in Sodington, and Upton, co. Worcester. 18 842
13 July. Suspension of sequestration of Mamble Manor granted, ½ the purchase-money being paid. 18 852

Thos. Buck, Winterborn, Co. Gloucester.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 469
238 152
P.R. 12 56
D. 221 472
473
R. 221 465
C. 32 90		 6 Dec. 1650. Compounds for delinquency in the late wars, his estate being sequestered 11 October last. 221 468
11 March 1651. Fine at 1/6, 19l. 8s. 12 158
20 May 1652. Paid and estate discharged 12 442

Alex. Butterworth, Belfield, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 443
P.R. 12 56
R. 220 439
R. 160 383		 6 Dec. 1650. Begs to compound, being never sequestered, for adhering to the forces raised against Parliament. 220 442
11 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 3l. 6s. 8d. 12 62
10 April 1651. County Commissioners report him as being one of the three deputies that were sent to treat of the surrender of Lathom House. 160 385

Edmund Chapman, East Greenwich, Kent.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 222 179
P.R. 12 56
R. 222 175
D. 222 181
C. 73 809
R. 222 173
C. 32 23
73 805, 807		 6 Dec. 1650. Compounds on his own discovery, having been of the late King's household, for an estate in reversion after his mother, Anne Vaughan, widow. Begs allowance for certain debts and incumbrances proved. 222 178
10 June 1651. Fine at 1/6, 204l. 12 232

Charles Cock, Sutton Bonnington, Co. Notts.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 75 908
220 979
P.R. 12 56
D. 75 913
C. 75 915		 6 Dec. 1650. Begs to compound for adhering to the King, being sequestered 16 October last. 75
220		 907
978
4 Feb. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 80l. 12
75		 110
917
25 June. Begs an order to the Goldsmiths' Hall Treasurers to receive the latter ½ of his fine, tendered within a few days after the time limited, but refused, being too late; unknown to him, the fine was confirmed at the time of setting. 75 912
L.C.C. 164 183
D. 164 185		 25 June. Order that the fine be accepted, with interest, on his taking oath before the County Committee that he did not know of the confirmation of the fine. 14 178

Claimants on the Estate of the late Thomas Croxton.

Vol. G No. or p.
6 Dec. 1650. The petition (missing) of Thos. Johnson and Alice his wife, administratrix of Thomas Croxton, her former husband, touching allowance of a debt, referred to Reading. 10 253

Hentry Cusse, Pewsey, Wilts.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 142 247 6 Dec. 1650. Begs to compound for delinquency on his own discovery, being never sequestered. 142 245
R. 142 243 6 Dec. Referred to Brereton 12 56

William Dennington, St. Clement Danes, Middlesex.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 644
R.R. 12 56
R. 220 639		 6 Dec. 1650. Compounds for delinquency in adhering to the King, not being sequestered. 220 642
17 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 5l. 12 66

Hentry Downhall, Clerk, Cottingham, Co. Northampton.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 561
P.R. 12 56
R. 220 557		 6 Dec. 1650. Compounds for having adhered to the King, not being sequestered. 220 560
17 Dec. Fine at ⅓, 3l. 6s. 8d. 12 65

George Duke, London.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 449
P.R. 12 56
R. 220 445		 6 Dec. 1650. Compounds, having never been sequestered nor borne arms, but for his support, was in one of the King's garrisons in the first war. 220 448
11 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 3l. 6s. 8d. 12 62
30 Sept. 1652. Certificate that his fine is not yet paid 32 55

Rob. Farmery, Northorpe, Co. Lincoln.

6 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or p.
C. 220 537
P.E. 220 536
P.R. 12 56
R. 220 531
L.C.C. 118 129		 6 Dec. 1650. Rob. Farmery begs to compound. Has appealed to the Barons of Exchequer against his sequestration, and is ordered a hearing, but cannot obtain it, as they seldom sit. 220 534
12 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 138l. 12 64
8 April 1651. Col. Thos. Lister reports a discovery that Farmery has undervalued his estate 200l. a year, and requests examination by the County Commissioners. 86
14		 705
89
24 Sept. On complaint by the Lincolnshire Committee that he has concealed and undervalued his estate, that portion is to be re-sequestered, and he is only to have what he has compounded for. 15 31
L.C.C. 118 151 2 June 1652. He begs discharge of those parts of his estate on the Act of Pardon, as not being sequestered before 1 Dec. 1651. Did not compound for lands in Cadney parish, they being mortgaged, but now redeemed, and other lands are seized as undervalued. 86 706
2 June. County Committee to certify, and discharge them if not sequestered before 1 Dec. 1651. 16 494
C. 118 127 3 Nov. Being returned to Parliament as one of those who have undervalued their estates, he is to compound on payment of ⅓ of the omissions and undervaluations. 118
143		 153
31
Claimants on the Estate.
O.C.C. 118 117
C. 118 137
L.C.C.
& D.
118 131
–135
L.C.C. 118 143
I.& D. 118 147
–150
C. 32 231
118 119
R. 118 107
R. 118 79		 9 Oct. 1651. Valentine Smith, [of Bouley,] co. Lincoln, begs examination of his claim to lands in Stockwith, co. Lincoln, the portion of his wife, who, on her marriage in 1643, was an infant in charge of Rob. Farmery. 117
118		 1135
121
9 Oct. The County Committee to examine the validity of the deeds, date of sequestration, &c. 15
118		 46
123
21 Oct. 1652. He begs discharge on the Act of Pardon of a messuage and lands in East Stockwith, co. Lincoln, granted him on mortgage of 300l. by Rob. Farmery on his marriage with his niece, Julian Farmery, long before Farmery's delinquency. The County Commissioners have lately seized it as Farmery's estate, but it was not sequestered till August 1652. 117
118		 1133
139
21 Oct. The County Commissioners to certify and Brereton to report, and he to enjoy the estate 2 months on security. 17
118		 349
141
12 Dec. 1653. Order on report that the estate cannot be freed till it be proved that the discharge named in the county certificate of 23 November is sufficient, on which the County Commissioners are to take examinations and certify. 19 1150
16 June 1654. On return of their certificates and further proofs, Smith begs reference of the case to counsel. 118 105
16 June. Referred to Reading 27 71
7 Sept. Claim allowed on further report, and the report is to be sent to the County Commissioners, who are to discharge the lands accordingly. 23 1630
3 Oct. Order on his request for payment of arrears since the date of his first petition, 9 Oct. 1651. 23 1632
L.C.C. 86 723
D. 86 722
–726
R. 86 709
–715		 12 Oct. 1653. John Farmery, nephew and heir of Rob. Farmery, begs examination of his title to and discharge of sequestration of lands in Cumberworth, co. Lincoln, bought in 1636 by him and his uncle, who compounded for them at 12l. a year. 86 707
719
In 1635, Rob. Farmery bought of Wm. Lister lands in Cadney and Howsham, but the purchase was made void by non-payment of 600l. purchase money, and Wm. Lister secured the lands; yet Major [Col.] Thos. Lister reported them and other lands as omitted from Rob. Farmery's composition, whereupon they were re-sequestered. Rob. Farmery dying 8 Sept. 1652, the premises come to petitioner.
12 Oct. 1653. Referred to County Commissioners to certify and Reading to report. 25
86		 177
717
15 Dec. Order on report discharging the estates of the late Rob. Farmery from sequestration. 19 1147
19 Jan. 1654. Order on request that John Farmery may have the profits of the estate from the time of his uncle's death. 19 1157

Charles Grills, Lanreth, Cornwall.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 222 591
R.C. 12 193
D. 222 588
R. 222 585
586		 6 Dec. 1650. Begs to compound for delinquency in the first war. Did not compound earlier, having no estate, till lately by his father's death, and being in Pendennis Articles, his estate was not sequestered. 87 738
6 Dec. Referred to Reading 12 57
29 April 1651. Begs to compound on the resolves of Parliament of 21 March last, being in Pendennis Castle at its surrender, but not an M.P. 222 590
8 July. Fine at 1/6, 582l. 16s. 3d. 12
222		 259
586
C. 87 739
35 7, 194
32 118		 6 Aug. He begs that as the vicarage of St. Neot's is only worth 20l., so that although the town has 1,000 souls, it cannot maintain a minister, and he has half the rectory, worth 30l. a year, the Committee for Compounding would purchase it for the minister, and allow the money towards the first ½ of his fine, which he cannot otherwise pay, and then he will forthwith pay the remainder. 87 739
6 Aug. Order that it be purchased for 300l., and settled on trustees, and that Grills pay the remainder of his fine in 20 days. 12 289

Thos. Hirst, Greenhead, Huddersfield Parish, Co. York.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 759
P.R. 12 56
R. 220 755		 6 Dec. 1650. Compounds for delinquency, having adhered to the forces raised against Parliament. Is informed against by Major Blackmore, but is not sequestered. 220 758
14 Jan. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 90l. 12 91

John Hody, Northover, Somerset.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 878
P.R. 12 57
R. 220 875		 6 Dec. 1650. Compounds, not being sequestered, for a small personal estate, having joined the King in the first war. 220 879
21 Jan. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 7l. 12 100

Lessee of and Claimant on the Estate of Philip, or Sir Philip Hungate, Co. York.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 172 453A 6 Dec. 1650. The County Committee of York report their demise of lands at Saxton, &c., Sir P. Hungate's sequestered estate, to John Thompson, rent 481l. 93 841
4 March 1651. The Committee for Compounding enquire whether the land is let for 7 years, and according to instructions. 14 36
29 March. The County Committee report that they have let it for one year, according to instructions. 172 443
D. 90 259
172 371
L.C.C. 172 373
90 258
C. 90 272
273
D. 90 277
L. I.
& D.
90 265
–268
172 365
–374
C. 32 253
90 251
D. 90 270
L.C.C. 90 269
172 375
R. 90 233		 24 Feb. 1651. Wm. Hammond, of Scardingwell, co. York, begs discharge, in right of his wife Joan, widow of Fras. Hungate, of Newthorpe Manor, co. York, her jointure long before the wars by her first husband, but still sequestered for his delinquency. 90 253
24 Feb. 1651. The County Committee to certify the date and cause of delinquency, and Reading to report. 16
90		 50
255
1 March 1653. Hammond complains that the report cannot be drawn, because the County Commissioners have not certified the time when his wife became sequestered, nor for what cause. 90 260
1 March. Certificate ordered speedily 25
90		 1
261
3 March 1654. The County Committee having certified that 2/3 of the estate was sequestered for the recusancy of Joan Hammond, Wm. Hammond begs that they may certify when and by whom the estate was sequestered. 90 280
3 March. Order to them to make search and certify accordingly 90
25		 276
305
14 Dec. On report, the claim allowed and estate discharged with arrears. 23 1652
D. 85 235 3 May 1651. Thos. Franck, of co. York, petitions the County Committee for allowance of annuities of 10l. a year out of lands in Carlton, Camelforth, &c., sequestered for Sir Philip Hungate's delinquency. With note that they refer him to the Committee for Compounding, not having themselves power to grant annuities. 85 207
24 June. Franck petitions the Committee for Compounding. Two annuities of 5l. each having been granted him in 1639, in reversion after his late wife Thomasin, he begs an order to the County Committee to take examinations as to her death. 85 205
223
L. 85 233 24 June. The County Committee to take examinations as to his title to the estate, and send them up. 14
85		 173
221
C. 32 23
85 209–213,
227, 231
R. 85 215		 6 Nov. He begs reference of their returns to counsel. Granted 85
15		 219
218
72
3 Feb. 1653. The annuities allowed, with arrears from 1649 19 1068
18 June 1651. Sir Hen. Cholmeley begs to have a 7 years' lease of Sir Philip's estate according to the order of 4 March last, at the rent certified by the County Commissioners. 74 557
18 June. The County Committee are to return their survey and contract for the premises, when further order will be given. 14 169
5 Sept. They report the rental, 690l. 10s., but there are fee-farm rents, and free rents; Sir Henry is willing to take it at 481l. as before, free of all taxes and charges. 172 451A
24 Sept. Contract confirmed by the Committee for Compounding, but the right to keep courts and grant estates is to be reserved. 30 484
April 1652 ? Certificate that Sir Philip's estate was let by the County Committee for 720l. to Cholmeley, but the treasurer to pay the ⅓, and all augmentations, taxes, &c. 93 881
P.R. 17 666
93 816
D. 93 821
–828
797, 819
R. 93 807		 10 Feb. 1653. Fras. Hungate, infant son and heir of Fras. Hungate, who was son and heir of Philip Hungate, by Hen. Middleton, of Westminster, his tutor and guardian, begs discharge of the manors and rectories of Sherburn, Saxton, and other lands in co. York, sequestered for delinquency of Philip, his grandfather, who had but a life interest in the same, and died 6 weeks ago. 93 806
818
10 March. Granted, but all arrears till the death of Phil. Hungate to be collected for the State. 19 1072
P.R. 25 198
93 873
C. 93 877
33 304
R. 93 869
H. 25 218
D. 93 879
L.C.C. 93 868
172 441
R. 93 863		 9 Sept. Fras. Hungate begs to have Sherburn tithes by virtue of a deed dated 7 June 1614, by which his father Francis was made joint purchaser with William, his father's grandfather, of the said tithes, but his father died during the wars, when they were sequestered for delinquency of his grandfather Philip. 93 804
20 Oct. 1653. Enquiries ordered as to the date and cause of sequestration; meanwhile petitioner to receive the profits for 2 months on security. 19
93		 1133
865
29 Dec. Claim allowed and estate discharged 19 1151
Purchaser of the Estate.
O.T.T. 93 799 22 March 1653. Discharge from sequestration of messuages, &c., in Saxton and Carlton, co. York, forfeited by Hungate, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Fras. Cobbe. 18 816

Wm. Jones, Boddington, Co. Gloucester.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 456
P.R. 12 56
R. 220 451
R. 15 103		 6 Dec. 1650. Compounds for delinquency in adhering to and assisting the forces raised against Parliament. 220 454
11 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 40l. 12 62
26 Nov. 1651. He producing his discharge before the Barons of Exchequer, it is allowed. 15 103
20 May 1652. His estate discharged accordingly 12 442

Geo. Long, East Kirkby, Co. Lincoln, and Wansley, Co. Notts.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 151 253
L.C.C.
& D.
238 155
156
C. 98 871
238 157		 6 Dec. 1650. Depositions taken before the County Committee of Notts that he sent plate, money, ammunition, &c., to the Earl of Newcastle at Bolsover and Welbeck. 151 255
17 June 1651. The County Committee of Derby report that they have sequestered his estate in that county upon the above depositions. 151 257
2 March 1652. He complains that his estate, co. Derby, is sequestered on information of delinquency. Begs a copy of the charge and leave to examine witnesses, and meantime to enjoy his rents on security. 98 869
2 March. Granted, and he is to give in security to double the value of the rents. 16
238		 77
158
L.C.C. 238 160
161
C. 32 31		 4 May. Allowed on his request 6 weeks longer to examine witnesses, when publication is to pass, unless the County Committee show cause to the contrary. 16
238		 351
159
27 July. His estate being discharged on the Act of Pardon, his bonds are to be delivered up and cancelled. 98 870

Henry Manning, Salisbury, Wilts.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 550
P.R. 12 56
R. 220 547		 6 Dec. 1650. Begs to compound for delinquency in adhering to the enemy. 220 550
12 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 3l. 6s. 8d. 12 64

Oliver Partridge, Jun., Withibridge, Boddington, Co. Gloucester.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 114
P.R. 12 56
R. 221 111, 112
D. 156 153		 6 Dec. 1650. Begs to compound for adhering to the late King, being sequestered 26 October last. 221 116
17 Feb. 1651. Begs that his fine may be set at once, as the County Committee have appointed to sell his personal estate, unless ordered to the contrary. 111 178
25 Feb. Fine at 1/6, 35l. 6s. 8d. 12 136
27 Jan. 1652. Enquiry ordered into a saving in his composition for a house in Leckingham, then in suit, the time for which has long since expired. 15 224
4 Feb. Fine paid and estate discharged 12 401

Edw. Phillipps, Winchester, Hants.

Vol. G No. or p.
D. 220 591
P.E. 220 593
P.R. 12 56
R. 220 587		 6 Dec. 1650. Compounds for delinquency in assisting the King's forces in the first war. 220 590
17 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 26l. 12 65

Thos. Roberts, Jun., Westerleigh, Co. Gloucester.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 520
P.R. 12 56
R. 220 515		 6 Dec. 1650. Compounds, not being sequestered, for delinquency in arms. 220 518
12 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 3l. 6s. 8d. 12 64

John Yerbury, Trowbridge, Wilts.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 553
P.R. 12 56
R. 220 551		 6 Dec. 1650. Begs to compound for adhering to the forces raised against Parliament, not being sequestered. 220
12		 556
56
17 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 1l. 13s. 4d. 12 65

Isaac Allen, Minister of Prestwich, Co. Lancaster.

9 Dec. 1650 Vol. G No. or p.
D. 158 331
–354
L.C.C.
&
O.C.C.
158 357
–361
159 471
477
C. 61 565
–572
32 30
L.C.C. 159 480
473		 The Committee for Compounding order that Mr. Allen's rents be seized till he has fully cleared his claim to them. 30 207
20 April 1652. On motion of Capt. Smith on his behalf, for his discharge on the Act of Pardon, order that the County Committee certify whether he was sequestered 1 Dec. 1651; if not, his discharge is to be drawn. 16 326
7 July. He encloses certificates to prove that he was not then sequestered, and begs the benefit of the Act. 61 564
7 July. The discharge ordered accordingly 16 659
663

Claimant on the Estate of Nathaniel Bannester, Altham, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 158 325
O.C.C. 158 329
65 712
L.C.C. 159 385
65 704
D. 65 706
159 383
R. 65 698
–701
D. 65 714		 9 Dec. 1650. The rents of Rich. Bannester to be secured till he has proved his claim. 30 207
4 March 1651. He begs discharge of Altham and other lands, settled by his grandfather, Nicholas Bannester, 5 James, on his son Nathaniel, petitioner's father, and his heirs male, but sequestered for his late father's delinquency. Is the only son and heir, and the estate was discharged, but was lately secured by the County Committee. 65 694
708
4 March. The County Committee to certify 14
65		 86
710
2 May. The case referred to Reading 14
65		 105
702
26 June. On Richard Bannester's petition, the rents allowed to remain in the tenants' hands pending a hearing. 14 180
24 Sept. Order of 26 June confirmed, it not being his fault that the case is not heard. 15 30
5 Feb. 1652. He begs a hearing of Reading's report. Granted 65
15		 693
244
4 March. Order that the settlement be allowed and the estate discharged, on his deposing that the deed was never revoked. 16 100

Hutton Gregory, Richmond, Co. York.

9 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or p.
9 Dec. 1650. Order for examination into the charge against him 30 483
8 July 1651. He is to be proceeded against, as by his own confession he is within the ordinances of sequestration. 30 484
L.C.C. 116 729 4 Feb. 1652. George Shaw begs allowance of his 1/5 as discoverer of the delinquency of Hutton Gregory, certified by the County Committee to be real, and 45l. was lately paid in for his composition. 116 725
4 Feb. Granted, if no other discoverer appears, on his bringing certificates from the registrar and auditor. 15 239
25 Feb. Petition and order repeated 116 720

Edmund Hall, Co. York.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 89 714A
–716
238 162
C. 32 29		 9 Dec. 1650. The Committee for Compounding order his estate to be seized and secured. 30 483
28 Oct. 1651. Being charged with delinquency by the County Committee, and his estate secured, he begs publication of the depositions that have been taken on both sides, and a speedy hearing, the case having long depended. 89 714
9 Dec. Granted, unless Fowle show cause to the contrary in 14 days. 15 63

George Meynell, Dalton, Co. York.

Vol. G No. or p.
9 Dec. 1650. On information by the County Committee of his delinquency, the Committee for Compounding order his estate to be seized, and enquiry made as to the party who carried the wethers to Prince Rupert. 30 483
L.C.C. 253 36 5 March 1651. Meynell begs publication, and a speedy hearing of his case, the proofs being returned by the County Committee. 103 222
5 March. Publication ordered accordingly 14 38
29 July. He begs to know who preferred the charge against him, being prosecuted with much violence for delinquency before the County Committee, at which he is likely to be surprised. 103 223
29 July. The County Committee are to certify who preferred, and who prosecutes the charge. 14 228
11 Sept. Case postponed on a letter of Roger Meynell, deposing that he has not George Meynell's writings in his custody. 15 14
R.C. 16 222
103 213
D. 103 217
L. 103 215
R. 103 209
C. 32 138		 25 March 1652. George Meynell begs a commission to the County Committee to examine witnesses to prove his right to an annuity of 30l. on North Kilvington, co. York, granted him in 1588 by his father, Roger Meynell, and constantly paid till lately, when stayed because the lands are sequestered for recusancy of Thos. Meynell, his brother. 103 213
225
24 Feb. 1653. Claim allowed, with arrears, he paying 2/3 of the taxes, the other ⅓ to be paid by the recusant. 19 1071
Claimant on the Estate.
L.C.C. 153 497
L. &
D. 124 717
–720
153 495
–502
L.C.C. 124 715
D. 124 717
701, 713
CASE 124 703
D. 124 641, 715
R. 124 705
238 162A
C. 34 17		 20 Feb. 1651. Mary, widow of George Trotter, of Skelton Castle, co. York, petitions that in 1636 Laurence Sayer sold to George Meynell for 250l., an annuity of 20l. on his lands in Aislaby, co. Durham, for the use of John Smelt and Margaret [his mother], who in 1647 sold the same for 250l. to Mary Trotter. She enjoyed it till her husband's death, but it is now sequestered by the Durham Committee for Meynell's delinquency, and the rents stayed in the tenants' hands. Can prove her title, and begs the Martinmas rents. 124 699
20 Feb. 1651. The County Committee for York to examine her deed and certify. 14 21
15 April. She begs a reference to counsel of the certificate returned by the County Committee. Granted. 124 711
709
14 81
25 March 1652. On Reading's report, stating that the annuity was sequestered for L. Sayer's delinquency, the deed allowed, and the rent-charge to be paid, with arrears from 24 Dec. 1649. 16
238		 221
162A

Claimant on the Estate of Edward Rawsterne (late), Newhall, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 158 325 9 Dec. 1650. His estate to be seized till he make good his claim 30 207
18 March 1651. Lawrence Rawsterne, his brother, begs reference to counsel of his title to lands in co. Lancaster, settled 30 years ago by his late grandfather on himself for life, with remainders to Edward, petitioner's father, now dead, and to Edward, his eldest son, for whose delinquency they are sequestered, but who is also dead, without issue, and then to his heirs male, so that they now come to petitioner. His father also held copyhold lands, which he invested in trust, and 4 years since the trustees surrendered them to petitioner, but they are now secured. Begs their discharge, having faithfully served Parliament. 113 46
18 March. County Committee to certify and Reading to report 14 50
L.C.C.
& D. 158 565
–570		 22 April. Petition renewed 113 54
22 April. County Committee to examine the deed and send up proofs within a month. 14 90
9 Dec. He begs that the rents may remain in the tenants' hands pending a hearing. 113 46
9 Dec. Granted, if the case be prosecuted to hearing by 20 January. 15 124
11 June 1652. Begs discharge on the Act of Pardon, the estate not being sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 113 52
11 June. County Committee to certify whether it was then sequestered, and if not, a discharge to be drawn up. 16 534
L.C.C. 158 577
C. 32 51		 22 Sept. He renews his petition for discharge on the Act of Pardon. Noted that he is to enjoy his estate on good security till the judgment of the House be known. 113 50
L.C.C. 158 573
D. 158 577		 12 Oct. The Committee for Compounding write to the County Committee for further particulars, there being some attempt to blind them. It appears that Edw. Rawsterne, late governor of Lathom garrison, was sequestered before his death, 3 years since; but his brother Lawrence, pleading an entail, had enjoyed the estate, though it was never discharged. Ask the reason of this, and order a thorough enquiry, and the letting of the estate meantime. 17 315
27 April 1653. On Lawrence's request for a hearing, the Committee adjudge that the estate was not sequestered 1 Dec. 1651, and therefore should be discharged and his bonds restored. 113
21		 44
1302

Claimant on, and Lessee and Purchaser of the Estate of Thomas Beckwith, Beverley, Co. York.

10 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 114 941
P.R. 10 264		 John Robinson, of Bolton-on-Swale, co. York, petitions that he had a lease for 40 years of the lands in Cold Ingleby, co. York, from Thos. Beckwith, who owed him and others 1,000l. Beckwith's estate was sequestered, yet the late Committee of the North Riding of Yorkshire allowed his interest, and he has received 264l.; but the present Committee have no power to give allowance for charges on delinquents' estates, wherefore he will lose the benefit of the lease, and yet have to pay the residue of the debts. Begs a commission to gentlemen of the county to examine the case, the witnesses living 200 miles off, and stay of rents in the tenants' hands meanwhile. Noted as referred to Brereton. 114 939
1650 ? Nich. Jenkins, and other tenants of [Thos.] Beckwith at Woodhall, Beverley, co. York, beg abatement of 6l. 13s. 4d. from their rent, being the amount of a fine imposed on them at the sessions, against the weight of evidence and direction of the judge, Baron [Fras.] Thorpe, for the repair of the reads between Moscroft and Beverley; beg also security from that charge for the future. 68 628
O.T.T. 68 587 20 Dec. 1653. Discharge from sequestration of Cold Ingleby lordship, co. York, forfeited by Beckwith, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Phil. Brace. 18 915
11 Jan. 1654. On Brace's complaint that the County Committee have received rents since the purchase, they are ordered to repay the same. 18 922

Thos. Morley, Burton-in-Lonsdale, Co. York, W.R.

Vol. G No. or P.
P.E. 103 28 10 Dec. 1650. Order that the seizure of his estate be continued 30 483
Jan. 1651 ? Begs to compound "with favour, speed, and pity," for his delinquency in taking up arms for the King; has a wife and charge of children to maintain. 103 30
15 Aug. 1656. Certified as being in the last Act for Sale 34 77

Capt. Peter Backhouse, Docksey, Co. Stafford.

11 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 253 101
66 462, 471		 The Committee for Compounding disallow an order given of the County Committee of Stafford, granting him 100l. from Thos. Petre's sequestered estate, for raising a troop of 120 horse against the Scots in 1648, on the Duke of Hamilton's invasion. 30
66
238		 427
476
163
Dec. 1650? He petitions Parliament against this disallowance, and begs relief. 66 475
7 Jan. 1651. Renews his petition to the Committee for Compounding. Raised the troops on Parliament promises of encouragement, and did good service till Lieut.-Gen. Middleton was taken prisoner at Stone, and the Duke was stayed at Uttoxeter. Begs payment of the 100l. 66 463
7 Jan. Order that the 100l. named in the petition be paid to the County Committee for Stafford in 6 weeks. 10 327
5 Feb. He complains that though by Parliament Order annexed of 2 Sept. 1648, he was to receive 400l., and Lieut.-Gen. Hill 100l. from the Earl of Newcastle's estate, co. Stafford, they have only received 222l. 10s., and cannot have more on account of the late order against paying money. 66
469,		 460,
472
C. 66 465 5 Oct. Major Salway to report this and like cases to the House, the Committee for Compounding having no power to give allowance of moneys beyond 24 Dec. 1649. 10 388

Wm. Penrin, Recusant, Llandrinio, Co. Montgomery.

Vol. G No. or P.
11 Dec. 1650. He petitions that in 1645, being sequestered for recusancy, he took his estate at 25l. rent, and has paid his rent till November last; yet the County Commissioners, on pretence that the lands are undervalued, have imposed a fine of 300l., and seized his estate, real and personal, to pay it. Begs discharge, and continued tenancy, free of imposition. 110 330
11 Dec. 1650. The County Committee are to proceed no further till they have certified, and to restore the estate seized on good security. 10 263
Lessee of the Estate.
L.C.C. 164 549
C. 34 68		 21 May 1652. Thos. Davies, of Llandrinio, begging a 7 years' lease of the estate of Wm. Penrin, 2/3 of which are sequestered for his recusancy, at the present rent, respect being had to taxes, &c., the County Committee are to survey the premises, certify their value, and let according to instructions. 16 436

Rich. Pullen, Cirencester, Co. Gloucester.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 100
P.R. 12 63
R. 221 95		 11 Dec. 1650. Begs to compound. Was in the King's army a few weeks 7 years ago, and never questioned till last November, when his estate was seized. 221 98
25 Feb. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 4l. 18s. 12 136

Wm. Willis, Cirencester, Co. Gloucester.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 221 108
P.R. 12 63
R. 221 103		 11 Dec. 1650. Compounds for delinquency. Petition the same as the preceding. 221 106
25 Feb. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 4l. 10s. 12 136

Thomas Brett, Snave, Kent.

12 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or p.
His rents to be seized, since by prosecuting his composition with the late County Committee, after his order on appeal to the Barons, it is manifest that he intended a submission. 30 191
L.C.C. 238 164
166
ACCTS. 238 165
P.E. 221 921
947
P.R. 12 198
R. 221 927
C. 221 945
D.221 949–951
R. 221 941		 6 May 1651. He petitions that he was charged with assisting in the late Kent iusurrection, by — Harrison, in malice because his son, Capt. Brett, tried to get Harrison's place, being chosen clerk of the Marshalsea. Was sequestered in 1649, and appealed to the Barons of Exchequer, who dismissed the case and left him to compound. Has always been well-affected, and gave his son 200l. to raise a company for Ireland, where he is now made a colonel. Begs a favourable composition, and speedy reference to counsel. 221 944
13 May. Fine at 1/6, 366l., and he is to have 21 days to bring in a particular of his personal estate, and then the 33l. [on a farm in Coleharbour[-in-Midley] settled on his son, who has the deed in custody], will be considered. 12
221		 205
206
929
P.E. 221 921
955
R. 221 927		 18 June. Having brought in the required particulars, begs that Reading may report on his personal estate, which is charged with great legacies. 221
221		 939
933
18 June. Referred to Reading 14 167
24 June. Fine on the personal estate at 1/6, 344l. 13s. 4d., but with deduction of 211l. for 800l. legacies. As he has only a life estate in the farm in Coleharbour, the fine of 366l. reduced to 349l. 10s. 12
221		 252
253
940
D. 221 931 8 July. His request for abatement in his fine to be considered on Thursday, Mr. Recorder [Wm. Steele], and [Rich.] Graves to state what mistake was made in setting it, and to consider how far a man may commit acts of delinquency to forfeit the goods of a testator. 14
221		 194
923
July? They report that an estate held in right of others cannot be forfeit for treason, felony, or any misdemeanour. 221 925
H. 14 210
D. 83 29		 29 July. Order reducing the fine 116l. 16s. 4d., on account of 700l., part of 1,200l. legacies due by Thos. Brett, as executor to his brother John Brett, to the children of the late Nich. Terry, so that his personal fine is reduced to 94l. 6s. 8d.; this, with the 349l. 10s. on his real estate, amounts to 443l. 16s. 8d., which he is to make up, with what he has already paid. 12 285
281
16 Dec. 1651. On his request for allowance of the arrears of rent included in the personal estate of 1,066l., for which he has compounded, order that he bring in a particular of the said personal estate. 12 368
C. 34 121 20 Jan. 1652. Allowed the arrears of the rent of 183l. included in his personal estate, on bringing in particulars, and the whole estate, real and personal, discharged. 15 206
14 Aug. 1656. His petition to the Protector for exemption from the decimation tax, and the certificate from the Major-General and Commissioners on his Highness's reference to them, referred by Council to the said Major-General and commissioners, to act according to justice. 177 334

Claimants on the Estate of George Browne, Great Shefford, Berks, and Ludgershall, Wilts.

Vol. G No. or p.
NOTE 30 191
D. 98 755
INT. 98 739
L.C.C. 98 751
D. 98 748, 753		 12 Dec. 1650. Richard Libb, of Hardwick, co. Oxon, trustee for Browne's ten children, begs discharge from sequestration of lands in Wickham and elsewhere in Kent, which George Browne, for 3,000l. dowry received on his marriage in 1618 with Eleanor, daughter of Sir Richard Blount, conveyed by deed of 10 December, 16 Jac., to petitioner, in trust for raising portions for his younger children, and for their maintenance during minority; the deed to take effect upon the death of Eleanor, who died in March 1650. Petitioner requiring the rents from the tenants, finds the Kent Committee have made stay thereof, and threaten sale of the woods. 98 738
747
12 Dec. Referred to Brereton 10
98		 296
745
8 Jan. 1651. Order to the County Committee of Berks to examine his petition, how many children Browne had by the said Eleanor; whether any were preferred at her death; if she made any will; whether Browne was not a recusant convict at the making of the deed; and whether the children are educated in Popery. 10 333
C. 98 749
R. 98 741
D. 71 378		 29 Jan. Libb complains that notwithstanding the reference to Brereton, the Kent Committee have ordered the felling of the woods and receiving of the rents. Begs stay of their proceedings. 98 729
8 May. Libb's lease allowed and sequestration discharged, unless cause be shown to the contrary in 14 days. 14
98		 111
727
21 May. County Committee for Kent report that Browne's estate is the most considerable of any recusant's estate, except one, in the county, being value 700l. a year, the ⅓ of which (after the rate that Browne provided for 7 or 8 of the eldest children, and the rates of 40l. a year for the brothers, and 20l. for the daughters, mentioned in the report), will suffice to raise portions for the 6 younger children. They conceive by Browne's providing for so many of them in the lifetime of his wife, that it was not the real intention that the deed should take effect, but only be a security for assuring them competent portions. 238 167
29 May. Libb complains that because the arrears were not mentioned in the discharge, the County Committee refuse restitution of 150l. received out of the estate. Begs amendment of the order of discharge. 98 723
29 May. Arrears granted from the date of the petition 14 141
D. 98 725 May 1651? John Evernden and other tenants of Wickham Breux Manor, Kent, complain that having paid their rents to Libb, the County Committee, in Nov. 1650, compelled them to pay the rents again to them, promising repayment if the Committee for Compounding took off the sequestration. Beg an order to the County Committee to restore the amount paid. 98 721
12 June. Libb complains that the County Committee detain the rents, both for Ladyday 1650 and Michaelmas last, and begs to receive all the rents due since Michaelmas. 98 719
L. 71 379 12 June. Arrears granted since 24 Dec. 1649. 14 160
18 Aug. Libb complains that the County Committee still refuse obedience, alleging that the Committee for Compounding have not taken notice of their exceptions to the first order, and moves for confirmation of the orders granted. 98 715
L. 71 335 24 Sept. The County Committee ordered to procure what proof they can of any other provision for the children than the estate claimed by Libb, who meanwhile is to have the rents on security. 15 28
8 Oct. John Ash is to certify if Browne made any security of the estate to him, and to favour the Committee for Compounding with a view of deeds relating thereto. 15 43
7 Jan. 1652. Libb renews his petition to receive the rents on security, the County Committee having made no return on receipt of last order, answering that they would appear in person, being about to go to London. Mr. Ash's answer evidences a great mistake in the information. 98 732
7 Jan. Ash to be examined; all the names of the children to be brought in, where they live, and by whom brought up. 15
98		 171
732
L. 98 735
D. 71 377
NOTE 71 375		 25 Feb. Libb moves for a hearing, starting that the education of the 6 younger children was committed to himself and Lister Blunt, executor of Sir Rich. Blunt, both of whom conform to the Church of England. 98 733
25 Feb. A list ordered to be brought in, and produced, giving the names, ages, and condition of all the children. 16
71		 64
375
L.C.C. 146 339
NOTE 98 717
NOTE 71 380
LIST 71 379		 7 April. Rich. Libb and Lister Blunt, the trustees, ordered to make certificates of the ages of the 6 younger children, where, and with whom they are brought up; which being done on oath, the Committee for Compounding will be satisfied. 16
98		 275
733
28 July. Order discharging the sequestration on the estate claimed by Libb confirmed. 17 70
12 Jan. 1653. On his motion for some amendment of the order of 28 July, it is to stand without alteration. 17
71		 592
387
15 July 1652. George Browne, of Ludgershall, petitions the Committee for Compounding. One Brown, of the same county, being returned to Parliament as a delinquent with 60l. in land, whereas petitioner is sequestered for recusancy only, and his estate is of much greater value, as certified by the County Committee, he begs that he may be so reported to Parliament, and that his estate may not be sold by reason of the aforesaid return. 71 383
L.C.C. 171 261 15 July. Granted two months to prosecute his appeal before the Barons of Exchequer; the County Committee to sequester his whole estate, he being a delinquent as well as a recusant; a fifth allowed to his wife and children. 17 5(2)
L.C.C. 146 321
O.C.C. 146 321
–327
INT. 146 329
D. 146 329–337
c. 32 253		 3 Nov. Being certified to Parliament as on his appeal, it is by Parliament ordered that the Committee for Compounding have the same power to hear and determine the appeal as the Barons of Exchequer had. 143 31
28 Dec. 1652. County Committee ordered to give George Browne, of Shefford, notice to appear before the Committee for Compounding, and to certify what depositions and proceedings are before them relating to his case. 17 543
18 Jan. 1653. He begs discharge on the Act of Pardon 71 312
15 April. Ordered to show cause why his estate should not be sequestered for non-prosecution of his appeal. 25 44
20 April. He waiving his appeal, and begging discharge on the Act of Pardon, the County Committee of Wilts, Kent, and Berks are to certify all proceedings before them; Vaughan, registrar of the Committee for Sequestrations, is to certify true copies of what is in his custody, and whether Browne's wife petitioned the Barons of Exchequer; if she did, he is to send a copy of the petition, and the registrar and auditor are to certify. 25 47(2)
L.C.C. 158 72 6 Sept. For not prosecuting his appeal, Browne is to have his estate seized by the County Committees of Berks and Wilts. 25 192
3 Nov. County Committee of Kent again required to forward copies of all proceedings before them, Browne having waived his appeal, and pleading the Act of Pardon as not sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 25 241
6 April 1654. His petition for discharge on the said Act referred to Reading. 27 21

Burbage Church, Worcester, Co. Worcester.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 577
P.R. 12 63 (2)
R. 220 573		 12 Dec. 1650. Begs to compound for adhering to the forces raised against Parliament, not being sequestered. 220 576
17 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 8l. 6s. 8d. 12 65
14 Oct. 1651. County Committee of Sussex state that 6 years ago, John Leech, of Chichester, their clerk, now dead, owed Church 50l. on a bond of 100l., and his widow is ready to pay the money. The Committee for Compounding have ordered its payment to Church, on his plea that he was not then sequestered, which is not true. Beg directions, as Church threatens to sue them for non-payment. 238 168
30 Oct. Order that as the former order was obtained on false pretences, the debt be forfeited to the State, and the rest of Church's estate enquired into. 30 448
14 Nov. Order on appearance of John Masters, Leech's executor, begging allowance of 1/5 of the said debt, and indemnity from Church, on which he will pay in the remainder to the State—that he pay it in within 2 months to the County Committee, who are to pay him the 1/5, and grant him indemnity. 15 87

Claimants on, and Purchaser of the Estate of Ralph Clarke, Frognall, Kent.

Vol. G No. or p.
R.C. 10 270
87 1081
L.C.C. 87 1085
158 73
238 169
D. 87 1087
–1091, 1099,
1101
C. 87 1093
R. 87 1073
D. 87 1071
O.T.T. 74 775		 12 Dec. 1650. Wm. Gore and Fras. Cheney beg allowance of a rent-charge of 120l. a year on lands in Frognall, purchased 9 years since of Katherine, widow of John Clarke, of Frognall, for her life, by deed dated 14 Oct. 1641, and enjoyed by petitioners ever since, till of late sequestered for the recusancy of Ralph Clarke. With certificates of the allowance of their claim by the Committee for the revenue of the Prince Elector. 87
1095,		 1070
1083
1097
8 April 1652. Claim allowed, and the County Committee ordered to pay the annuity, if it appear to them that the whole lands mentioned in the deed are now sequestered, and if there be no other claims thereon. 16 281
18 March 1653. Discharge from sequestration of Frognall House, and lands in Teynham, Bapchild, and Tong parishes, Kent, forfeited by Clarke, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Col. Rob. Thorpe. 18 820

Alice Courtney, Trethurfe, Cornwall.

Vol. G No. or p.
12 Dec. 1650. Has a lease of the 1/8 of Plympton Manor, Devon, with profits of courts, but a month since these profits were sequestered by the County Committee. Begs an order to them to certify the cause of sequestration, and if there be no just cause, restoration to her rights. 76 834
12 Dec. County Committee to certify, and Brereton to report 10 270

Claimant on and Lessee of the Estate of John Elston, Recusant, Berks.

Vol. G No. or p.
C. 68 902,
903		 12 Dec. 1650. John Billingsly, minister of Faringdon Church, Berks, and Thomas Gilson, minister of Coxwell Church, in the same parish, beg an order to the County Committee to pay them the augmentation of 50l. to the Faringdon, and 30l. to the Coxwell minister, granted by the Committee for Plundered Ministers 24th March 1647, from the tithes of Hanney Rectory, the sequestered estate of John Elston, recusant, and 10l. to Coxwell from the said tithes sequestered from Thos. Yate, recusant. On 2 Oct. 1650 the Committee for Plundered Ministers appointed the Committee for Compounding to order these payments, but petitioners have received no part thereof. 68 902
12 Dec. County Committee to allow the augmentations, with arrears since 24 Dec. 1649, or show cause to the contrary. 10 270
14 Nov. 1654. John Deane being tenant of 2/3 of John Elston's estate in co. Berks, begs allowance for great and necessary charges thereon in repairs, &c. 80 225
14 Nov. Referred to the County Committee 27 160

Claimants on the Estate of Barth. Jackson, Recusant, Sowerby and Myerscough, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 159 185 12 Dec. 1650. Randall Potts begs the benefit of an extent on his lands for a debt for which he obtained a judgment, outlawed Jackson thereon, 15 Charles, and sued the extent; 2/3 of the lands being sequestered for recusancy, he addressed the late County Committee, who allowed him the profits till his debt was paid, but the present agents refuse it. 109 241
12 Dec. County Committee to examine the proofs of the debt and certify. 10 269
28 May 1652. County Committee report that 2/3 of Jackson's estate being sequestered for recusancy, Potts received the profits for his extent, but they now find Capt. Rich. Whitehead, a Protestant, in possession, on grants from Barth. Jackson and his son Bryan, both recusants, and he pleads the Act of Pardon, the estate not being sequestered 1 Dec. 1651. 159 187
NOTE 159 190 3 Aug. The Committee for Compounding order the re-sequestration of the estate, the Act of Pardon not extending to Papist delinquents. Potts is to account to the auditor on oath for his receipts from the estate, and Jackson and other claimants to prove their title before the Committee for Compounding. 30 216
11 Sept. 1652. Capt. Rich. Whitehead, [of Barnacre, co. Lancaster,] begs to prove his claim, and meanwhile to enjoy the profits on security, having purchased from Potts his right to the estate till the debt is paid. 130 534
D. 130 531 13 May 1653. Whitehead complains that 38 acres of the said estate was surveyed, posted, and let to John Cross for 20l. 0s. 1d., but the survey omitted a windmill and 20 acres, which Cross enjoys, and is trying to get his lease confirmed. Begs leave to have the estate reviewed and posted, to be admitted tenant, and to enjoy his 1/8 peaceably, or to be allowed to take his remedy at law. 130 529
L.C.C. 159 177,
179
C. 33 279
SUR. 159 179
O.C.C. 159 180
D. 159 181,
182
L.C.C. 159 192
C. 27 360
I. & D.
& L.C.C.
238 171
–175
C. 34 16
238 176–178
R. 238 179		 13 May. The County Committee to survey, post, and let it according to instructions. 25 68
29 June. Randall Potts begs reference to counsel of the County Committee's returns on his claim to the estate of Barth. Jackson, of Myerscough, recusant. 109 211
29 June. Referred to Reading 25 109
15 May 1655. Thos. Whitehead, of Winmarleigh, co. Lancaster, begs an order to the County Committee to discharge, or allow him to prove his claim to, lands and a mill in Sowerby, sequestered for recusancy of Barth. Jackson, whose term is expired; they have come to the Countess of Derby as her jointure, and she has leased them to petitioner, but 2/3 thereof are sequestered. 130
238		 493
170
15 May. County Committee to certify, and Reading to report 27 360
Lessees of the Estate.
22 Dec. 1652. Mat. French, of Preston. co. Lancaster, requesting to be tenant of the sequestered estate of Barth. Jackson, of Sowerby, the County Committee are to survey the estate and act on their instructions. 17 534
2 Aug. 1653. John Cross, of Barton, co. Lancaster, begs confirmation of his lease of a tenement in Sowerby, sequestered from Jackson, who died last March, at rent of 20l. 0s. 1d. 77 376
2 Aug. Granted, so far as let according to instructions 25 153
19 Sept. Confirmation made absolute 18 896

Thos. Langtree, Recusant, Langtree, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
12 Dec. 1650. He begs an order to the County Commissioners to pay him his ⅓ as a recusant, which has been allowed, but not paid. Never bore arms, nor assisted against Parliament. 99 823
12 Dec. Granted, with arrears since 24 Dec. 1649 10 254
11 June. 1651. Complains that while his estate in one division of the county is sequestered for recusancy only, in another part it is sequestered for recusancy and supposed delinquency, and no part allowed his children for maintenance, though ordered by the Barons of Exchequer 30 May 1649. Begs some allowance to save them from perishing, and examination of the cause of sequestration, with the heads of his charge. 99 826
11 June. Ordered his ⅓ if sequestered for recusancy only, 1/5 if for recusancy and delinquency. 14 156
L.C.C. 161 331
D. 161 323
–330		 9 Dec. Petition renewed, nothing being as yet allowed him 99 821
9 Dec. The County Committee to examine and certify 15 124
1 Sept. 1653. Thomas, Gervase, and Dorothy Langtree, his children, beg allowance of 1/5 of the estate, which has been 9 years sequestered and nothing allowed them, so that they have been constrained to live on charity. 99 820
1 Sept. 1653. County Committee to pay it, with arrears from 24 Dec. 1649, or show cause to the contrary in a month. 20 1175
Claimant on And Purchaser of the Estate.
P.D. 68 162
L.C.C. 161 322
D. 161 317
–320		 15 May 1651. Oliver Bibby and Thos. Guest, of Langtree, his surviving creditors, beg discharge of Newhall and other lands in Langtree, lately held by Hen. Bibby or Thos. Guest, granted by Langtree 15 Charles, in trust for payment of large sums for which they and others became bound for him; these lands being sequestered for his delinquency, the creditors are much damnified, being enforced to pay the money and not indemnified. 68 165
15 May. County Committee to examine the grant and certify 14 124
L.C.C.
& D. 161 307
–312
O.T.T. 99 815,
817		 14 May 1652. They petition, with many others of the county, for leave to make further proof of their claim. Granted. 130
16		 458
403
15 Jan. 1654. Discharge from sequestration of ½ the manors of Langtree, Standish, Coppull, Worthington, and Swarbreck, co. Lancaster, forfeited by Langtree, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Sam. Foxley, of Westminster. 18 949
952

John Larrance, or Lawrence, Chiswick, Middlesex.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 583
P.R. 12 63, 64
R. 220 579		 12 Dec. 1650. Begs to compound for adhering to the forces raised against Parliament, not being sequestered. 220 582
17 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 3l. 6s. 8d. 12 65

Claimant on the Estate.

Vol. G No. or p.
4 Feb. 1652. Rob. Fleming, who holds 5 houses in Golden Lane from Laurence, a recusant, at 10l. rent, remonstrates against a proposed raising of the rent to 14l., as the tenants are poor and in arrears. 85 778
4 Feb. The County Committee are to view the estate, and report its value. 15 241
11 June. They certify that 2/3 of the estate is not worth more than 7l. 16s. 238 179A
23 June. The County Committee to proceed as is best for the State, and commodious to the party. 30 259

Edward Masters, (fn. 4) Wilsborough, Kent, Prisoner in Maidstone.

Vol. G No. or p.
12 Dec. 1650. Elizabeth, his wife, begs an order to the County Commissioners for 1/5 of her husband's estate in Wilsborough, Sevington, and Rucking, sequestered for delinquency, for his children's maintenance. 103 664
12 Dec. Granted, with arrears from 24 Dec. 1649 10
103		 269
667
16 Sept. 1651. She begs to be admitted tenant to Wilsborough Parsonage, part of the estate, giving as much as any other, as she and her 3 children are reduced to great misery, and threatened to be turned out of doors. 103 662
16 Sept. County Commissioners to certify the full value, if let for 7 years, who is the present tenant, and how long he has been tenant, and not to let till further order. 15 19
21 Jan. 1652. Edw. Masters begs to have his case presented to Parliament, being willing to compound if he may sell part of his estate to pay the fine. 103 657
25 Feb. He begs that his estate may not be confiscated, but his friends allowed to compound for him; it is only 70l. a year, and mortgaged for 1,000l. As he could not pay his creditors, he retired to Oxford to avoid their rage, but lived privately. The mortgage being nearly expired, and the reversion sequestered, he tried to compound, but was imprisoned for debt without hope of relief. 103 659
25 Feb. 1652. County Commissioners, on motion of Capt. [Thos.] Westrow, M.P., are to certify the value of the estate, estimate the repairs, and proceed on instructions. 16 63
21 April. Eliz. Masters begs to be admitted tenant to the estate, with allowance for repair of the dwelling-house and fences; it has long been sequestered, and her husband unable to compound, being in prison for his many debts, and the County Commissioners have not yet paid her 1/5 as ordered. 103 665
21 April. The County Commissioners to certify the value, to proceed on instructions as to tenancy, and to allow her the 1/5. 16 333
Purchaser of the Estate.
O.T.T. 103 655 21 Aug. 1653. Discharge from sequestration of houses, &c., in Wilsborough, Sevington, and Rucking, Kent, forfeited by Masters, and bought from the Treason Trustees by John Wildman. 18 887

John Portlock, Cirencester, Co. Gloucester. Thomas Warmistree, D.D., Co. Worcester.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 893
P.R. 12 64
R. 220 889		 12 Dec. 1650. Portlock begs to compound for his small estate, secured by the County Commissioners 2 Nov. 1650 for his adhering to the King's party. 220 892
21 Jan. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 121l. 10s. 12 100
14 Nov. Katherine Portlock, his widow, formerly wife of Fras. Hobbs, complains that lands granted her by her former husband, on her re-marriage in 1640 were settled on trustees, part of the profits were to go to her husband, but 13l. a year left to her sole disposal; yet they are sequestered entirely for his delinquency, and she has never received any of the 1/5 ordered her. Begs discharge of the estate, as he died 9 September last, and also the arrears of her 1/5. 110 643
SUR. 58 106 14 Nov. County Committee to certify, and Reading to report 15 87
23 March 1653. Kath. Portlock begs 2 years' arrears of her 1/5 on an estate which she has for life near Malmsbury, Wilts, but the County Commissioners sequestered it for her late husband's delinquency. 110 641
23 March. County Commissioners to certify what is due for her 1/5, and the date of her husband's death. 25 22
29 June. The whole fine being paid, the estate discharged 24 1111
D. 224 865 23 Feb. 1653. Rowland Portlock, the son and heir, begs to compound on the late Act of Sale for 2 houses in Cirencester, each value 8l. a year, belonging to his late father, whose estate is in the said Act. 224
110		 861
640
23 Feb. Reading to state the case on survey 224 863
R. 224 855 10 March. Rowland begs an order to the County Commissioners to examine witnesses to prove that he has only a life interest in part of his father's estate for which he wishes to compound. Granted. 110
25		 637
11
R. 224 857 22 March. He begs to compound for another house surveyed and valued at 40s. a year. 224 859
P.E. 238 181 22 March. Fine for the whole estate on survey 92l. 238 180
Lessee and Purchaser of the Estates.
O.T.T. 110 645 4 May 1653. Discharge from sequestration of lands in Paxford, Blockley parish, co. Worcester, forfeited by John Portlock and Dr. Thos. Warmistree, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Thos. Huckell. 18 830
28 June. Registrar's certificate of a confirmation of a contract made by the County Committee with Giles Collier, clerk, for Dr. Warmistree's estate at 20l. a year. 33 271

Thos. Tyllesley, London.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 811
P.E. 12 64
R. 220 807		 12 Dec. 1650. Begs to compound, not being sequestered, for being in arms in the first war. 220 810
21 Jan. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 5l. 12 99

Anthony Trethewy, London.

Vol. G No. or p.
12 Dec. 1650. Begs a certificate of the cause of sequestration of his lease of the moiety of a messuage and lands called Treneag, in the parish of Stephen's, in Brannell, Cornwall. 125 245
12 Dec. County Committee to certify, and Brereton to report 10 270

Joseph Beverley, Agent to the County Committee for Yorkshire.

17 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or p.
His petition for leave to account for his receipts and have his allowance paid referred to Auditor Sherwin. With extract from the instructions to the Committee for Compounding of 20 May 1650, authorizing them to choose their agents, and to allow them a salary not exceeding 4s. a day. 10
238		 275
182
ACCTS. 238 183
184		 16 Nov. 1653. On Aud. Moyer's report in his case, that the 20l. 17s. named cannot be allowed, nor any larger salary than 4s. a day;—order that a copy of this report be sent to the Yorkshire Commissioners, who are to surcharge the account if they can, and certify what they have paid Beverley for salary; also that he repay all the money in hand, and be continued agent. With the accounts alluded to, wherein Beverley claims 20l. 17s. as a balance of 242l. 13s. 4d. ordered him 24 Dec. 1649; also 6s. 8d. a day salary from 24 Nov. 1650 to 1 Nov. 1653. 25
238		 250
185
186
D. 67 461
238 187
R. 67 455
238 188		 25 Nov. He begs 1/5 of the fines of Sir Hen. Vaughan, Thos. Duffield, and others, informed against by him in 1647 to 1649, for delinquency in co. York, and their fines paid in, amounting to 725l. Has spent almost the 1/5 in their prosecution; some have been discharged on hearing, and others by the Act of Pardon, so that he despairs of recompence. 67 459
25 Nov. Referred to Reading to report 67
25		 457
254
9 Dec. Order on his report that as Beverley has a salary of 4s. a day as agent, he cannot be paid 1/5 as discoverer, but shall be repaid what he proves he has expended upon delinquents, whether the prosecutions have taken effect or not. 12
238		 587
189
R. 238 190
191		 15 Dec. On his request, Auditor Moyer's report is not to be heard till he has brought in the proofs of his charges. 25 265
30 June 1654. He renews his petition to the Protector for payment of the 1/5 according to Parliament Ordinance, to the same effect as that of 25 Nov. 1653. With reference to the Committee for Compounding, to certify why they have not paid the money. 27
238
192		 95
192
55
C. 27 95
238 193
R. 27 95		 4 July. Order in the Committee for Compounding that Reading prepare a case to be certified to His Highness. 27 86
7 Aug. Petition and report referred to Council 27 109
11 Aug. Order that—as the late Committee for Advance of Money on 26 Dec. 1649 ordered George Dawson, their trea. 238 194
surer, to pay to Jos. Beverley, their officer, 242l. 13s. 4d. for his charges from Nov. 1647 to Nov. 1649, of which 20l. 17s. 8d. remains unpaid; and as Mr. Beverley's account, stated with the auditor, shows that 125l. 3s. 11d. is owing to him for employment in the service—Beverley pay in the balance of 104l. 6s. 3d. before 15 September. Also that his account of receipt of 318l. 17s. 3d. be sent to the York Commissioners to surcharge if they can, and they to certify whether any part of his salary of 4s. a day has been paid since 24 Nov. 1650, and whether he served as agent till the time when all agents were dismissed.
17 Nov. 1654. He petitions the Committee for Compounding that, —as Council is so full of business as not to have time to attend to his case referred to them by the Protector, and as meanwhile he is ordered to pay in 104l. due on his account,—that order may be suspended till next term, before which he hopes to procure an order for his 1/5. 67 451
13 July 1655. Order that he pay it in 14 days, or it will be levied on his estate. 29 22
C. 238 196
R. 238 197
198
CASE 238 199		 25 Dec. He petitions the Protector. Has been agent in Yorkshire 7 years, and received 6s. 8d. a day till 24 Nov. 1650, after which he was only allowed 4s. Discovered several delinquents, and begged 1/5 of their fines, but the Committee for Compounding cannot issue money, and Council is too busy to attend to his case. Begs an order to the Committee for Compounding for the 6s. 8d. a day from 24 Nov. 1650, and his 1/5, that he may proceed cheerfully in the service. 238 195
25 Dec. Referred by Council to the Treasury Commissioners, to enquire into his charges and report. 176 435
25 Dec. 1656. Order in Council that the report from the Treasury Commissioners be considered next sitting. 177 596
13 Jan. 1657. Referred in Council to a committee 177 633
12 Feb. Order on report that Beverley be allowed to detain 54l. 6s. 3d., part of the 104l. 6s. 3d. due by him, as a reward for, and on account of disbursements in his discoveries. 177 705

Thos. Calow, Tysoe, Co. Warwick.

Vol. G No. or p.
17 Dec. 1650. Begs to compound on his own discovery, for the reversion—after his parents, both living, and contingent on his marriage,—of a house and land in Tysoe, worth 20l. a year. Adhered to the King in the wars, but has lived peaceably at home 5 years. 220 614
R. 220 611 17 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 26l. 13s. 4d. 12 65

Robert Maddocks, Co. Salop.

Vol. G No. or p.
17 Dec. 1650. Begs a copy of any charge there may be against him depending before the County Committee of Shropshire, with liberty to examine witnesses. Has always been cordially well-affected. 102 567
17 Dec. Granted, and the County Committee to certify 10 277

Mary Newport, Widow, Pelham, Herts. (fn. 5)

Vol. G No. or p.
17 Dec. 1650. Her lands in Pelham being sequestered for her recusancy, begs that according to the late law in that case, she may have her mansion house and a third part of her lands. Granted. 107
10		 156
275
Claimants On The Estate.
ACCTS. 85 1028
L.C.C. 157 147		 12 May 1654. Dan. Fuller, of Little Hornmead, and Valentine Wright, of Furneux-Pelham, Herts, complain that,—being tenants to the Commonwealth, at the yearly rent of 136l., of the manors and farms of Little Hornmeadbury Hall and Hitcham Hall, sequestered for the recusancy of Mary Newport, and set out as part of her 2/3, and the County Committee having agreed in their leases of the premises to allow out of the rents all necessary charges for repair of houses, &c., petitioners have executed the same,—the County Committee refuse to allow their bills. 85 1026
L.C.C. 157 145 12 May. County Committee to examine and certify 27 51
4 July. Order that 16l. 17s. 2d. be allowed to Wright, and 30l. of the 44l. 8s. 6d. claimed allowed to Fuller. 27 87
1 Aug. Fuller complains that what has been allowed falls 14l. 8s. 6d. short of what he has laid out, and was promised to be repaid. The inhabitants attest his declaration of the ruinous state of the houses. Signed by Sam. Ball, minister, and 13 others. 85 1023

Thos. Searle, Knightrider Street, London.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 649
R. 220 647
C. 34 111		 17 Dec. 1650. Begs to compound for his very small estate, never sequestered, having been in the first war. Noted as referred to Reading. 220 649
19 Dec. Fine at 1/5, 27l. 6s. 8d. 12 70

John Walter, Jun., Fleet Street, London.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 954
P.E. 12 67
R. 220 951		 17 Dec. 1650. Was never sequestered, but petitions to compound for a personal estate. 220 954
4 Feb. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 1l. 2s. 4d. 12 110

Renatus Bellot, Bochyn, Cornwall.

18 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or p.
Philippa Bellott, his daughter, for her many brothers and sisters, begs 1/5 of their father's estate, sequestered 4 years since, yet this last year she has had no allowance for their maintenance. 68 75
18 Dec. 1650. Granted, with arrears since 24 Dec. 1649 10 282
P.E. 222 237
P.R. 12 196		 2 May 1651. Renatus Bellott begs to compound on Pendennis Articles, for delinquency in the first war. Has not been guilty since 1 Feb. 1649. 222 236
R. 222 233 17 June. Fine at 1/6, 209l. 13s. 4d. 12 241
8 Dec. Paid, and estate discharged 12 373
31 Aug. 1652. Note that he has a saving to compound for ½ a house in controversy. 12 513
Claimants on the Estate.
L.C.C. 238 199A 17 June 1651. The Inhabitants of St. Neots, Cornwall, beg that—as their vicarage is only worth 30l. a year, and they are very poor, and they understand that augmentations are granted in such cases from compounders' estates,—20l., or 22l. a year, may be allowed from the tithe sheaf of the parish, value 28l. 6s. 8d. for which Renatus Bellott is now compounding. 106 643
L. 68 77
NOTE 35 7		 26 Nov. Petition renewed 106 645
642
26 Nov. Granted, but Bellott is to pay in the first ½ of his fine, and have allowance for the purchase in the second ½, and Rich to prepare a deed of settlement. 12 352
27 Nov. As Bellott is to have 200l. allowed for the purchase of the tithes, he is to pay in only the 9l. 13s. 4d. balance due, with interest for the first half since it became due. 12 354

Claimant on the Estate of William Braxton, Reading, Berks.

18 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or p.
C. 32 11 18 Dec. 1650. Order to Hugh Smithson, of Iroumonger Lane, London, to keep in his hands a debt due to Braxton, who is accused of delinquency. 10 279

Claimants on the Estate of Sir Rich. Fleetwood, (fn. 6) Bart., Caldwick, Co. Stafford.

Vol. G No. or p.
18 Dec. 1650. Thos. Hamersley, of Nocton, co. Lincoln, petitions that his father, Wm. Hamersley, being engaged in several bonds for Sir Richard Fleetwood for payment of 600l., which he was forced to pay, sued Sir Richard, and had a judgment and extent on his lands in Wootton and Ellastone, co. Stafford. Sir Richard became a delinquent, and his lands were sequestered, notwithstanding that they were extended by Sir Edw. Moseley, then sheriff. Petitioner's father has died since, heavily indebted, and he has taken out letters of administration of his father's goods. Stood engaged for his father for 600l. to Randall Ince, in hopes of repayment from Fleetwood, but now Ince has obtained judgement against him. Begs that as his father was always faithful to Parliament, the lands in question may be discharged, and made over to Ince for payment of the 600l. 94 169
18 Dec. Referred to Brereton to report 10 285
21 May 1651. Philip Roper begs allowance of his rent of 30l. a year, due from Sir Rich. Fleetwood, for lands in Winwick, co. Lancaster, leased to him in December, 21 Jac., this rent petitioner, having to go beyond seas, assigned in trust to John, Baron Teynham, who faithfully performed his trust, but the lands are sequestered for the delinquency of Fleetwood. Has never acted against Parliament, and is above 80 years of age. 114 499
L.C.C. 160 107 21 May. Referred to the County Committee and to Reading 14 130
D. 112 961
967
I.& 168 503
–D.507
C. 33 330		 18 Jan. 1653. Ralph Porter begs allowance of a claim for 60l. on Sir Rich. Fleetwood's estate, on a judgement thereon to Wm. Woolrich, for a debt now assigned to petitioner. Obtained allowance of discharge of the estate by the Committee for Sequestrations and the County Commissioners of Stafford, but on the late general instructions, further payment to him is prohibited. 112 960
18 Jan. Referred to the County Commissioners and Brereton 17 598

Claimants on the Estate of Cuthbert Hacon.

Vol. G No. or p.
18 Dec. 1650. Margaret, Mary, and Eliz. Jetter, executrixes and administratrixes of Rob. Jetter, of Carlton Colville, Suffolk, petition that Rob. Jetter in 1642 demised lands to Hacon, the rent of which was to go towards the building of the house, but the land is sequestered for Hacon's delinquency. Have spent 120l. upon the house, and beg relief. 95 729
18 Dec. The Suffolk Commissioners to examine and certify 10 282

Claimant on the Estate of Robert Hinchlow (late), Recusant, Palgrave, Suffolk.

Vol. G No. or p.
D. 93 436 18 Dec. 1650. Henry Hinchlow, M.D., begs allowance of his annuity of 40s., secured by indenture in 1636, on lands in Wetherden, Suffolk, by his brother Robert Hinchlow, who has been many years sequestered for recusancy. His annuity has been detained 2 years by the County Committee, though he has ever been cordially affected to the Parliament. 93 435
R. 93 433. 18 Dec. Referred to Reading 10 280

Claimants on the Estate of Thomas Ince, Ince, Co. Lancaster.

18 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or p.
O.C.C. 64 212 18 Dec. 1650. Rich. Ashton, and 3 others, beg discharge of lands in co. Lancaster, leased to them for 21 years by Thos. lnce, for payment of his debts, for which they were sureties, and sequestered for his delinquency. They were discharged by the late County Committee, but are now seized and secured. Beg allowance of their deed, and the profits of the premises meanwhile. 64 338
201
O.C.C. 64 207
D. 64 215, 218
160 57–59
L.C.C. 64 214
160 50		 3 June 1651. Petition renewed, their cause being delayed by the death of their solicitor. 64 339
3 June. Order that they receive the rents till the hearing of their cause. 14
64		 147
314
2 Dec. They beg an order to the County Committee to forbear levying the rents, and to leave them in the tenants' hands, or to allow petitioners to enjoy them on security in double the value. 120 775
D. 64 203, 210 2 Dec. Granted the rents on security pending a hearing 15
238		 144
200
15 March 1653. They beg a speedy hearing, being forced to come up to London to employ another solicitor, who has also died. 64
99		 311
479
D. 64 206
I. & D. 64 225
-230
160 49–52
L.C.C. 64 223
160 54
C. 33 380
64 220, 222
R. 64 193
L.C.C. 173 679
R. 64 189		 15 March. They are to proceed in proving their title, meantime the order of 2 Dec. 1651 is suspended, and the County Committee are to receive the rents. 25 15
14 June 1654. They beg that the County Committee may take depositions on the additional proofs in their case for clearing their title. 64
99		 267
473
14 June. Granted, and they may cross-examine the witnesses 27 71
22 Feb. 1655. The Committee for Compounding cannot at present allow the lease, but when the debts are proved, will allow petitioners the profits during the unexpired term of their lease, which will end December 1657; proofs of the debts to be sent up. 23 1672
10 April. The further proofs taken to be referred to Reading, to add to his report. 27 362
4 July. Order that Ashton be examined on oath, on interrogatories to be drawn up by Reading. 28 5
28 May 1651. Rob. Langshaw and two others, executors to Hen. Mason, beg allowance of the lease for 16 years, granted by Thos. Ince. 18 Car., for 100l. to Hen. Mason, of 3 closes of land in Ince; when they were sequestered as Ince's estate, the late County Committee allowed the lease 12 Feb. 1648, but the present County Committee have hindered petitioners in the enjoyment thereof. 99 479
28 May. County Committee to examine and certify 14 136
5 June. They beg that their title may be examined and reported on by counsel, and that on hearing the seizure may be discharged. 99 474
5 June. Referred to the County Committee and to Reading; the rents meanwhile to remain in the tenants' hands, provided the cause be heard within 2 months. 14
99
238		 150
151
481
200a
R.C. 27 191
104 223
L.C.C. 173 507
I.&D. 173 507
–519
104 227
C. 33 414
104 229–233
R. 104 211
D. 104 234		 2 Dec. They complain that their cause not being heard, though vigorously prosecuted, the County Committee give order to receive the profits for the use of the Commonwealth; beg to receive the same on security. Granted. 99
15
238		 476
114
200s
19 Dec. 1654. Rob. Mawdesley and Wm. Banks beg discharge of lands in co. Lancaster, conveyed to them by John Ince, of Ince, for payment of 300l. debts, and raising portions for his younger children, two-thirds of which lands are sequestered for the recusancy of Thomas, father of the said John Ince, who is dead. 104 209
24 May 1655. Claim allowed and estate discharged, with arrears from 19 Dec. 1654. 23 1690

Wm. Kirkham, Westminster.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 667
P.E. 12 69
R. 220 663		 18 Dec. 1650. Begs an easy composition on his own discovery. Being the late King's servant, was sent beyond seas with the Queen, and continued with her till of late, when he returned, fearing he might be under the Ordinance for sequestration. 220 666
31 Dec. Fine at 1/6, 44l. 6s. 4d. 12 80

Rich. Thornton, Fence, Co. Lancaster.

Vol. G No. or p.
L.C.C. 159 103
85
O.C.C. 159 88
D. 159 89–91
SUR. 58 205
206
L.C.C. 159 105
I.&D. 159 93
–102		 18 Dec. 1650. Being sequestered for delinquency by the County Committee on a false suggestion that he assisted the enemy in the late invasion under the Duke of Hamilton, begs a copy of his charge, and liberty to cross-examine witnesses. Granted. 122
10		 727
283
6 April 1653. Wishing to compound for his estate on the late Act for Sale, begs an order to the County Committee to examine proofs as to the nature of his estate and the incumbrances. Granted. 122
25		 720
33
20 April. Begs to compound for his estate on the survey. Noted as referred to Reading. 122 724

Purchaser Of The Estate.

Vol. G No. or p.
O.T.T 122 547 17 March 1654. Discharge from sequestration of houses in Whalley and Melling, co. Lancaster, forfeited by Thornton and bought from the Treason Trustees by Sam. Foxley. 18 934

Mary, Widow of Sir George Wandesford, and Margaret, Widow of Wm. Wandesford, Co. York.

Vol. G No. or p.
R. 238 202
D. 238 203		 18 Dec. 1650. Beg allowance of their rent-charges on George Wandesford's estate. His father Christopher, in consideration of Mary's release of dower in the lands of Sir George Wandesford, by deed dated 20 October, 11 Jac., charged his Yorkshire estate with an annuity of 100l. to her for life, and by deed 3 July, 12 Jac., charged the manors of Thimbleby and Hudswell, co. York, with payment to Margaret Wandesford of 20l. a year for life. The estate descending to George Wandesford, son and heir of Christopher, was sequestered, and upon petition they were allowed to distrain for their rents, but the County Committee have re-sequestered the premises, and required them to obtain a fresh order from the Committee for Compounding. 238 201
18 Dec. Referred to Reading 10 279

Claimants on the Estate of George Wray, Lemmendon, Northumberland.

Vol. G No. or p.
18 Dec. 1650. Geo. Beadnall, of Lemmendon, petitions that he mortgaged the demesnes of the manor of Lemmendon and the moiety of the said town for 1,800l. to Sir Thomas Widdrington and John Radcliffe, which mortgage was assigned to Sir John Clavering, who sold it to Sir Francis Brandling and Sir 68 545
489
Nicholas Tempest, in trust for the use of George Wray, and petitioner had, by decree in Chancery, power to redeem his estate for the same sum to Wray; but he, being a Papist and in arms against Parliament in the first and second engagements, and Sir Nicholas Tempest and Charles Brandling, heir and executor of Sir Francis Brandling, being also delinquents, they cannot receive the redemption money; offers it to the Committee for Compounding, abatement being made for what profits Wray has already taken, over and above the interest of his money, and for such depopulations and spoils as he has made.
18 Dec. 1650. County Committee to examine and certify, and Brereton to state and report 10
68		 286
487
24 Dec. Reuben Easthorp begs that in a cause depending between Geo. Beadnall and Geo. Wray, for 1,800l., referred to Brereton, such writings and witnesses as are in town may be there examined, and the rest be examined and certified by the County Commissioners. Granted. 83 407
D. 68 495,
519–521
C. 68 493
517
L.C.C.68 497
&D. 68 497
499
155 277
R. 68 481		 12 Feb. 1651. Beadnall begs reference of the County Committee's certificate to Brereton. Granted. 68
14		 491
485
1
3 June. Beadnall complains that Mr. Rich, one of the Masters in Chancery, being ordered to take the account, and compute what the said 1,850l., with interest, &c., amounts to, Wray will not attend the said master. Begs order for the County Committee to examine what Wray has received. 68 547
3 June. Petition referred to the County Committee 14 148
L.C.C. 68 523
I.& D. 68 523
–532
C.P. 15 15
O.C. 15 40
C. 68 516		 18 Sept. The auditor to examine how much of the 2,050l. debt, interest, and repairs, mentioned in Brereton's report on Beadnall's petition, has been satisfied, and what wilful waste has been committed on the estate to Beadnall's damage, from 30 July 1630; and on the perfecting of the said account, and discharging what appears to be unsatisfied of the said sum, the sequestration shall be taken off, and Beadnall permitted to enjoy the estate. 15 24
19 Dec. George Wray petitions the Committee for Compounding. Twenty years ago Beadnall, in consideration of 1,800l., mortgaged the township of Lemmendon and lands there, which by mean conveyances were for the like sum conveyed to petitioner, and by surprise obtained a decree in Chancery to be admitted to redeem the lands, and petitioned to have the sequestration discharged, alleging that petitioner had been fully satisfied out of the rents and timber. 134 223
L.C.C. 155 297
I. & 155 279
– 295
D. 155 279
–295		 Prays that,—having never been heard in Chancery nor before the Committee for Compounding, though he can show that Beadnall has extinguished his right of redemption, and that petitioner is really 2,300l. out of pocket,—he may be admitted, both for the interest of the Commonwealth and of himself, to examine witnesses, and that the Committee for Compounding would direct their order to the County Commissioners of Northumberland and Durham. Begs that he or some other well-affected person may be admitted tenant for seven years, pending the examinations.
19 Dec. Referred to the County Committee 15 145
L. 68 537
D. 68 535
NOTE 68 543		 10 June 1652. Wray having come to town to follow his cause, and being in danger of arrest for debt, begs the protection of the Committee for Compounding pending the hearing. Granted. 134
16		 226
523
5 July. Beadnall begs respite of the hearing, and order to the County Committee of Northumberland to examine further on his behalf. 68 533
13 July 1652. He is ordered to give Wray notice to shew cause why further time should not be granted. 16 683
14 July. Petition for further time renewed 68 541
14 July. On this petition, and his oath that the County Committees of Northumberland and Durham refused to examine in his behalf when they examined for Wray, 6 weeks further time granted, and the County Committee of Durham ordered to join with that of Northumberland in examining witnesses. 16 700
C. 68 512
D. 75 1, 2		 30 Sept. Sherwin is to state the whole case, so far as it concerns matter of accounts. 17
68		 293
513
4 Nov. By consent on both sides, the Committee for Compounding will proceed on the first depositions taken in the case. 17 383
C.R. 25 2
68 503
C. 68 501
502		 11 Nov. Wray is to prove that Beadnall has extinguished his right of redemption, and Beadnall to examine witnesses for his defence, and proof to be made whether the mortgage money was 2,050l. If neither party is satisfied with the depositions returned touching the value of the lands from the time of Wray's entry, leave is given them to examine witnesses further therein before the County Committees of Durham and Northumberland, who are to be satisfied how long Beadnall was tenant to the State, at what rent, and how much thereof has been paid. 17 394
17 Nov. The County Committee of Northumberland to pay Wray 20l. towards his charges in prosecution of his cause. 17 416
1 March 1653. On Wray's request, the depositions in the case referred to the auditor. 25
134		 2
217
5 May. It not appearing to the Committee for Compounding that Beadnall has lost his right of redemption, the money due to Wray being 1,850l. on the account beginning in 1636, Wray is to pass his account with the auditor on oath, at the rate of 170l. a year from 7 June 1636, a proportionable part of taxes being allowed and borne equally by Wray and Beadnall. 19 1089
12 May. No further consideration to be taken of damages or repairs on either side. 19 1091
25 May. Sherwin to examine the depositions 25
134		 79
231
H. 25 33
D. 134 207
ACCTS. 134 221
233
D. 134 235
C. 134 229
68 510		 16 June. Beadnall's debt to Wray being, according to the auditor's report, 1,142l. 16s. 11d., the sequestration is to be discharged on his paying it to the use of the State. The County Committee to certify when they first let the estate to Beadnall, at what rent, how long he held it, and what he has paid. He is to pay interest for any rents detained by him. 19 1097
16 June. Wray allowed 35l., in addition to the 20l. already granted, for his charges in attendance touching the business of the lands of Lemmendon. 19 1096
29 June. Beadnall ordered to pay in a moiety of the said 1,142l. 16s. 11d. 25 109
29 July. Wray being in the Act for Sale, and his estate surveyed 7 June 1653, he begs to compound on a proviso therein for it, or for the moneys adjudged to be due on the mortgage.Noted as referred to Brereton. 134 214
201
17 Aug. On the order of the Committee for Removing Obstructions of 26 July 1653, and Wray's motion to compound, the Committee for Compounding order Beadnall to pay in the 1,142l. 16s. 11d. by 30 Aug. 1653, on pain of making void their former orders, and compounding with Wray on the Act for Sale, Wray giving Beadnall due notice thereof. 25 168
31 Aug. Time extended to 9 September 25 185
9 Sept. One-third to be paid into the Treasury, and the rest to Mr. Leech, to remain in his hands till further order. 12 564
5 Oct. 1653. Wray desiring to compound for the mortgage, order that ⅓ of the sum paid in go as a fine, that Wray bring in the mortgage deeds, and that then the 2/3 paid in to Mr. Leech be paid to Wray, the sequestration discharged, and the rents in future paid to Beadnall. 12 570
11 Oct. Beadnall having satisfied the debt, and Wray having compounded for the money and paid a fine, the sequestration is to be discharged. 24
25		 1129
223
19 Oct. The draft of the deed drawn by Beadnall's counsel for assuring to him the lands to be considered by Brereton and Reading, who are to expunge thereout what they think fit, and draw the same indifferently between both parties. 25 222
8 Nov. Committee for Compounding beg the Trustees at Drury House that,—some doubt arising whether their order of 14 Oct. 1653, staying the sale of the premises, is sufficient to divest the estate in law out of the Trustees,—they would convey the lands to Beadnall, which may be done without charging their treasury, by indenture of bargain and sale, shortly reciting the state of the business, and in consideration of a competent sum of money. The Committee for Removing Obstructions allowed Beadnall an equitable power of redemption, leaving it to the Committee for Compounding to fix the sum. 25 243
11 Nov. Wray ordered to give 1,500l. security to the treasurers, by himself and another sufficient person, that Sir Nicholas Tempest shall seal the deed drawn by counsel touching the manor and lands, and when such bond is given, Wray is to receive 2/3 of the mortgage money paid by Beadnall, and to give him a receipt for the whole. 25 245
D. 134 209 18 Nov. Order that 369l. 5s. 8d., being ⅓ of the 1,142l. 16s. 11d., less by 35l. expenses, be received by the treasurers to the use of the Commonwealth. 25 251
NOTE 68 507 10 Jan. 1654. On Beadnall's complaint that he is denied possession by Mrs. Wray, the former order is reinforced, and the County Committee are to see that he is put into possession and paid the ½ year's rent. 25 279
3 July 1651. Sir Nicholas Tempest, of Flatworth, Northumberland, petitions the Committee for Compounding that the County Committee may be ordered not to hinder him from receiving the rents of the manor of Lemmendon, and of half of that of Wheatley Lawfield, and the Latage, and half that of a parcel of ground in the West Wood, and of Bolton Southwood, and of several messuages in Bolton and Lemmendon, Northumberland, which Sir John Clavering and Dame Ann his wife, by deed 7 June, 12 Car., sold for 1,850l. to petitioner and Sir Francis Brandling, deceased, and which they purchased in trust for George Wray, if he should discharge them from a debt of 1,000l., part of the money paid by them for the premises, and for which the said Sir Francis and petitioner stood bound with George Wray; in default of payment, they were to have the premises till discharged of the said debt and damages. Till the beginning of the troubles, Wray satisfied the interest, but not since, so that petitioner is now liable for principal and interest, and is sued for the same, the County Committee having sequestered the premises for Wray's delinquency. 122 23
3 July. Referred to the County Committee 14 190
Aug. 1652? Elizabeth, wife of George Wray, petitions that she has scarce a good room in the manor-house of her husband's sequestered estate to live in, and that Cuthbert Thomson, living in the part of the house through which she must leave her room, is very troublesome to his neighbours, and his wife is a brawler and scold; begs his dismissal, as the tenants threaten to pull down the house if he is continued tenant. 97 206
1 Sept 1652. Rob. Kipling petitions that he took Lemmendon demesne from the County Commissioners for Northumberland, giving timely notice to Cuthbert Thomson, one of the late tenants, to remove; this was done at request of the other tenants, and also of Elizabeth, wife of George Wray, for whose delinquency and recusancy the estate was sequestered, Thomson being a very troublesome neighbour. He also destroys the wood, being encouraged thereto by Geo. Beadnall, for whom he keeps the mansion-house. Petitioner begs to enjoy his lease, having given good security for the rent. 97 203
1 Sept. County Commissioners to end the matter if they can; if not, to certify. 17 216
Oct? The tenants of Lemmendon petition the County Committee for Northumberland against Cuthbert Thomson, who trespasses on their corn, and breaks the pin-fold, &c., and beg his removal, he having had lawful warning. 97 204
31 Jan. 1653. John and Thomas Pye, sons and executors of Thos. Pye, petition that Geo. Wray sold their father rent-charges on his lands in Northumberland, which can be proved by deeds, but his lands are in the last Act for Sale. Beg an order for their relief. 109 495

James Harding, London.

19 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or P.
P.E. 220 803
R. 220 799		 Begs to compound, not being sequestered, for serving as a private soldier under Sir Chas. Lucas at Colchester. Noted as referred to Reading. 220 802
21 Jan. 1651. Fine at 1/6 1l. 13s. 4d. 12 99

Edw. Hooper, Citizen of London.

Vol. G No. or p.
P.E. 220 819
P.R. 12 78
R. 220 815		 19 Dec. 1650. Begs to compound, not being sequestered, for being in arms in the first war. 220 818
R. 220 815 21 Jan. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 1l. 13s. 4d. 12 99

Claimants on the Estate of Sir Charles Howard, Croglin, Cumberland, Charlton, Northumberland, 3rd Son of Lord William Howard, of Naworth Castle [Who was 2nd Son of Thomas, 4th Duke of Norfolk].

Vol. G No. or P.
C. 32 15
L.C.C. 91 619
172 77
L.C.C. I.&D. 91 625
–632
172 83
–90
I.&D. 91 625
657
C. 32 188
91 613
637
D. 91 612
R. 91 603		 19 Dec. 1650. Dorothy, Lady Howard, his wife, begs an order for 1/5 of her husband's estate, sequestered for recusancy and delinquency, for herself and 10 children. 91 664
662
19 Dec. Granted, with arrears since 24 Dec. 1649. 10 290
15 June 1652. Sir Charles being dead, his widow begs discharge of North Charlton and other lands in Northumberland, settled on her, her husband, and children, by Sir Wm. Widdrington, in lieu of 1,000l. left her by her father, Sir Hen. Widdrington, but sequestered for Sir Charles' delinquency, and still kept under sequestration; they are the only maintenance she has left. 91
616,		 610,
658
15 June. County Committee to certify and Brereton to report. 16
91		 539
617
607
19 Nov. Lady Dorothy begs further examination, no proof being yet taken of the execution of the livery and seizin, and other matters required by Brereton to be proved. Granted. 91
17
91		 622
660
419
623
28 July 1653. Claim allowed on report, if she take the Oath of Abjuration, and take oath that she has not barred herself from enjoying the estate; with arrears from her husband's death, May 1652. 19 1107
L.C.C. 172 81
D.172 79		 17 Jan. 1654. Lady Dorothy begs to contract on the late Recusants' Act for 2/3 of her sequestered estate. Noted as referred to Reading. 91 582
C. 91 541 4 Jan. 1656. Dorothy petitions the Protector on behalf of herself and 8 fatherless children, that she had a portion, when she married Sir Charles, 26 years since, and had divers manors settled on herself, but he being forced into the King's quarters, the estate was sequestered till his death in 1652, and was put into the Act for Sale, and sold no regard being had to her claims. She begs 1,053l. 6s. 3d., the second moiety of the purchase money. Referred to 3 members of the Committee for Compounding. 192 105
26 Nov. On report by the Committee for Compounding, on the petition of Dorothy, widow of Sir Charles Howard, —that she was married to Sir Charles 26 years ago, that his father, Lord William Howard of Naworth, by deed of 8 Oct. 1638, settled Plenmellar and other manors on him for life, with remainder to his eldest son William, and other remainders; that the estate was sequestered for Sir Charles' delinquency, but after his death ⅓ discharged and 2/3 sequestered for Wm. Howard's recusancy. That nevertheless, Phil. Purefoy bought at Drury House the lands named in Lady Howard's petition, and paid in the first ½ viz., 1,053l. 6s. 3d., on 10 Nov. 1653, whereby Wm. Howard is prevented from fulfilling his promise of providing for her and her 8 younger children. That this happened because William was ignorant that his claim ought to have been proved before the Committee for Removing Obstructions, as well as the Committee for Compounding:—order in Council to advise that the second payment of 1,053l. 6s. 3d. be applied to the benefit of the lady and children, Lord Commissioner Widdrington and Major-Gen. Charles Howard to see how it may best be settled, and certify. 177 533
L.91 644
D.91 645–647
C.91 649
651
R.91 635
C. 32 187.
91 675, 627
172 87		 15 June 1652. William Howard, of Thorpe Bulmer, Durham, son and heir of Sir Charles, begs discharge of the manors of Plenmellar, &c., in cos., Northumberland and Cumberland, which are his by descent in virtue of a deed dated 8 October, 14 Car., by which his grandfather, Lord William Howard, settled them first on himself and Lady Elizabeth, his then wife, remainder to Sir Charles, and remainder to petitioner. They are now all dead, yet he is kept out of possession, on pretence of the delinquency of his father, who died a month since, and had only a life estate in the premises. 91 639
678
15 June. County Committee to examine and return depositions 16
91		 537
642
7 June 1653. On report, it appearing that the grantor had a power of revocation reserved in the said deed, order that witnesses be examined whether Lord Howard made any other deed of settlement, and whether the interlineation in the said deed was done before the sealing and delivering thereof, and that the petitioner be tendered the Oath of Abjuration. 19 1096
L.150 195
I.&D. 150 198
–201
R.91 597		 28 July. Brereton to add the additional proofs to his former report. 25 148
11 Aug. Petitioner to have 1/8 of the estate, with arrears since his father's death, if he died since Dec. 1649; if before, arrears only from the 24 Dec. 1649; the remainder of the estate to be continued sequestered for petitioner's recusancy, in regard he was tendered the Oath of Abjuration, and refused to take the same. 19 1111
15 May 1654. Certificate by Richard and Art. Onslow of the death of Sir Charles Howard, sen., of Merrow, Surrey, on 14 March 1654, not having acted against Parliament in the late wars. 238 203
Lessees And Purchasers Of The Estates.
9 April 1651. Francis, William, Nicholas, and Walter Ridley, and other tenants of Plenmellar and Haltwhistle manors, Northumberland, beg retention of their tenements, or leave to prove their right thereto. Their ancestors long held them, paying rent to the Crown, but Lord William Howard purchased the royalties of King James, and expelled petitioners, because they would not, as others had done, let their tenants' rights to him. 112 849
After his death, Capt. Thos. Howard and Sir Charles Howard, Papists in arms, held the lands till the Scots' invasion, when they fled, leaving the lands waste. Petitioners thereon, having always adhered to Parliament, returned to their lands, and have held them 8 years, paying rent, but the County Committee, having sequestered Sir Charles Howard's estate, have let their tenements. Have appealed to Sir Art. Haselrigg and the Northern Commissioners, who refer them to the Committee for Compounding. Beg to remain, being in possession at the time of sequestration. [14 signatures.] 112 849
9 April. County Committee to examine their titles, and Reading to report. 14
112		 75
847
11 June. Roger Harbottle, of Haltwhistle, petitions that Sir Charles Howard and his father have for 20 years held Haltwhistle and Plenmellar manors, &c., and 7 years ago, his estate was sequestered for recusancy, since which Nich. Ridley and 10 others have entered the estate by force, and kept it, Sir Charles being very aged, and unable to prosecute them. Sir A. Haselrigg and the Northern Commissioners being informed of this, let the premises to petitioner at the improved value of 55l. from Whitsuntide, and discharged the others from intermeddling, yet they go on ploughing and sowing. Begs that he may be protected in his possession, and the tenants not allowed the crops, or the State will lose this year's rent. 95 6
11 June. County Committee to make good their bargain to him, and draw the lease according to a precedent sent, and not make leases on small pieces of paper, as formerly done. 14
95		 156
15
18 July. Harbottle complaints that the tenants, having had witnesses examined, request publication without notice to him; he begs stay thereof, and a commission to examine the State's right to the premises, with leave for him to cross-examine witnesses. 95 3
18 July. Order that as Fowle has withdrawn the assent that he gave to publication, the commission be issued for examination of witnesses, and both parties allowed to cross-examine. 14 212
21 Jan. 1652. The tenants beg a return of the examinations. Have come upon information that they had been sent up by post, but find they are not yet received. 112 846
10 Feb. Petition renewed. 112 843
10 Feb. Order for return of the examinations 15 252
6 April. Harbottle requests a hearing of counsel in his case, on a return from the County Committee. 95 12
5 May. He complains that though he has given the intruders timely notice, they will not obey, and begs to be restored to 95 9,13
possession. The State loses by them, as they only pay the old rent of 5l.
5 May 1652. The petitioner is to produce the auditor's certificate, whether the lands were sequestered as Sir Charles Howard's. 16 356
4 June. Harbottle complains that the tenants have not only detained the lands 2 years, but have sold the timber and spoiled the premises. Begs that they may be stayed there in, and called to account for the value of the improved rent of the estate, and of the timber and waste, and that he may be paid his great charges. 95 7
4 June. Order that as the tenants intruded into the estate as Sir Charles Howard's, paying only a small quit rent, the County Committee re-sequester the estate, call all parties to account who have received anything from it since sequestration, or have felled or sold timber, and take care that no more be felled or carried away. 16 520
22 Sept. Certificate of a lease for 5 years, at 90l., to Charles Newton, of Plenmellar lordship, Northumberland, sequestered from Sir Charles Howard. 106 973
O.T.T. 91 543 10 Nov. 1653. Discharge from sequestration of Haltwhistle and other lordships, with mills, collieries, &c., Softley Farm, Knaresdale, and cottages in North Charlton, Northumberland, forfeited by Sir C. Howard, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Phil. Purefoy. 18 923

Antony Turberville, Penlline, Co. Glamorgan, Recusant.

Vol. G No. or p.
D. 125 357
168 157
L.C.C.125 355
168 153 C.72 871		 19 Dec. 1650. His petition (missing) referred to Brereton, to examine and report. 10 294
17 April 1651. He remonstrates against the charging the whole incumbrances of his estate upon the 1/8, which, as a recusant, he retains. 125 333
17 April. The County Committee for Glamorgan to take examinations for proof of the deed [charging the incumbrances], certify the same, and state of the case. 14 86
18 Jan. 1654. He begs to contract on the late Recusants' Act for 2/3 of his estate, sequestered for recusancy only. 125 329
18 Jan. Referred to Reading. 26 11
Claimants On The Estate.
R.C. 17 327
125 345
L.125 349
D.125 353		 14 Oct. 1652. Jane, Catherine, and Marg. Turberville, daughters of the late Chris. Turberville, co. Glamorgan, complain of the sequestration of lands in Newton, &c., co. Glamorgan, let to them by their brother Anthony for a rent of 5l., in lieu of 400l., part of 600l. left them by their father, and sequestered for Anthony's supposed recusancy. 125
335		 324
343
D.125 347
R.125 339
D. 125 351
R.C.17 323
72 853
L.C.C.
&.D.125 349
–351
168 175
–179
& D.72 861
– 863
168 168
–173
C. 33 336
72 869,867,
837
R.72 349
C. 33 338		 24 March 1653. They beg an order to the County Committee to examine them and other witneses, for better proof of their title. Granted. 125
25		 331
–173
16 March 1654. Claim allowed, and the South Wales Commissioners are to discharge the sequestration. 23 1588
14 Oct. 1652. Eliz. Mansell, of Margam, co. Glamorgan, begs to 35 prove her title to land near Penlline Castle, co. Glamorgan, let to her by Ant. Turberville, and sequestered for his recusancy. 104 39
14 Oct. Referred to the County Committee and Reading 17 326
14 Oct. 1652. Ant. Carne, of Cowbridge, co. Glamorgan, begs to prove his title to lands in Penlline, Langan, and Goston, co. Glamorgan, sequestered for Turberville's recusancy. 72 834
855
16 March 1654. Claim not allowed, there being only a counterpart of the deed shown, but if the deed is produced and proved, it will be allowed. 23 1588

William Pennington, of Muncaster, and William Pennington, of Seaton, Cumberland.

20 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or P.
NOTE 150 407
429		 Both informed against by the County Committee as delinquents. William of Muncaster's goods are worth 2,000l., but his daughter Isabel claims his iron and sheep, value 660l., by an assignment which is not valid, being since 1642. William of Seaton is worth 373l. With proofs that they acted as Commissioners of Array in summoning forces for the King. 150
431		 415
–426
–433
D.105 449 31 Dec. 1650. Order that they be sequestered, unless they procure their discharge within 3 months. 30 459
L.C.C.253 141
L.C.C.150 435
–443
I.&D. 150 435
–443		 8 Jan. 1651. Wm. Pennington, of Seaton, petitions that his goods being lately seized by the County Committee for supposed delinquency, he may have a copy of the charge, and leave to examine witnesses, not doubting to clear himself. Granted. 112
10		 345
331
L.C.C. 238 204 24 March 1652. The County Committee presume that he will be discharged on the Act of Pardon. 257 101

Wm. Penn, Bradford, Belbroughton Parish, Co. Worcester.

22 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or P.
P.E. 109 123
221 148		 Begs to compound, though never impounded nor sequestered, for delinquency in the first war only. Noted as referred to Reading. 221 146
R.221 143 25 Feb. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 80l. 12 139
10 July 1655. Order on his request that he be allowed to pay in his fine with interest, when his estate will be discharged. 12 642

Thos. Prestwood, Totnes, Devon.

Vol. G No. or P.
P.E. 221 653
654
P.R.12 73
R. 221 649		 22 Dec.1650. Was sequestered for adhering to the King in the first war, but discharged on affidavit that, his debts paid, he was not worth 200l., yet his estate is lately seized again. Is a prisoner for debt in Exeter gaol, and aged 80. Begs discharge, or a favourable composition. 221 652
26 March 1651. Fine at 1/6, 133l. 10s. 12 172
6 Aug. Begs an order to receive his Ladyday rents, which were refused because his fine was not paid by 25 March. It should have been set 18 March, but was not set till 26, and he paid ½, and secured the other ½ 27 March. 111 189
6 Aug. Granted on oath of the truth of the premises. 14 242
9 March 1652. Fine paid and estate discharged. 12 407
22 Dec. Begs discharge on the Act of Pardon from a claim lately made by the County Committee for arrears of rent, said to be owing for 1646. 111 188
22 Dec. County Committee to report when the estate was sequestered, to whom let, for what rent, and whether any part was let to petitioner. 17 533

Wm. Say, Ashton, Keynes, Wilts.

Vol. G No. or P.
P.E. 222 227
P.R. 12 73
NOTE 222 223
R. 222 221		 22 Dec. 1650. Begs to compound for his delinquency. Appealed, and hoped to clear himself before the Committee for Advance of Money; but rather than stand upon his justification, confesses that he was in arms against Parliament. 222 226
10 June 1651. Fine at 1/6, 63l. 10 231
234
10 Oct. Paid and estate discharged 12 321
3 Feb. 1652. Petitioner not having compounded for his saving, the County Committee are to certify if he be in possession of the estate. 15 237
31 Aug. Note of his saving to compound for lands in Purton, Wilts. 12 515

Hugh Blith, Sen. and Jun., Litchurch, Co. Derby.

23 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or P.
Information that the father supported the son to serve as a horse soldier under the Earl of Newcastle; that the father, being prisoner in Derby, escaped, and went to live in the King's quarters in Hereford and other garrisons, till there were none left, and that he often spoke and acted against Parliament. 123 135
D. 123 135
136
C.123 133
135
NOTE 123 132		 3 Dec. 1651. Richard Thompson petitions that he exhibited a charge of delinquency against Hugh Blith, sen. and jun., to the Armorers' Hall Committee (the County Commissioners for London.) and proved that they were adjudged delinquents 12 Jan. 1646; he begs returns from that Committee, the delinquents having received 150l. a year for 5 years, which belongs to the State. Noted for the Commissioners of London to certify forthwith. 123 131

Claimants on and Purchaser of the Estate of Elizabeth, Wife of Richard Butler (late), Girsby, Co. York.

24 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or P.
Claudius Terrell and Jane his wife, executrix of Roger Blanchard, late of York, petition that Henry Butler, of Rankcliffe, co. Lancaster, and Margaret his daughter, 13 Car., granted to Roger Blanchard Middle Rankcliffe Manor and manor-house, &c., for 21 years, which, becoming sequestered for Butler's delinquency, they appealed to the Committee for Sequestrations. On report and proof of the lease, and of 400l. paid for it, they were allowed to enjoy the premises, except ⅓ of Rankcliffe Manor, &c., which were conveyed by Butler in 7 Car., to trustees for Elizabeth, wife of Richard Butler. She is now dead, and the 1/8 part falls to petitioners, but it is sequestered for her recusancy. Beg discharge. 123 325
24 Dec. 1650. County Committee to certify. 10 299
11 Jan. 1653. Certificate that she is in the last Act for Sale, though there is no information against her. 32 157
O.T.T. 72 25 12 July. Discharge from sequestration of a rent-charge of 100l. a year on Girsby Manor, co. York, forfeited by her, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Gilb. Crouch. 18 849
17 July 1655. Hen. Butler, of Rankcliffe [? Rawcliffe], co. Lancaster, begs allowance of his claim to Rankcliffe Hall, and lease of certain lands in Rankcliffe, of which Eliz. Butler, wife of his son and heir Richard, both deceased, was seized in right of dower for life only, and which were sequestered for her Popery. 72 19
17 July. Referred to the County Committee. 29 11

Claimants on the Estate of Clement Finch, Recusant, Grovehurst, Milton Parish, Kent, and John, his Son and Heir.

Vol. G No. or P.
L.C.C.138 337
158 42
O.C.C.138 335
158 43
D.138 333,
339, 343
R. 138 325
I.&D.138 317
–320
158 47–50
L.C.C. 138 315
158 46
C. 32 264
H. 25 261
 24 Dec. 1650. Thomas Juice, of Whitstable, Kent, begs allowance of an annuity of 14l., granted for the loan of 200l., 4 Nov. 1639, by Clement Finch, a recusant, deceased, to Peter Henman, who assigned it to petitioner. Has received the same since 1645, but now the County Committee of Kent refuse it. 138 324
24 Dec. County Committee required to certify the cause. 10 301
15 May 1651. Juice begs reference of their return to counsel; is ready now to make his title clear. Granted. 138
14		 331
329
123
9 Sept. County Committee to examine Adam [son of Peter] Henman, and any other material witness in the case. 17
138		 215
313
19 May 1653. Juice begs a reference of Henman's examination to Brereton. Granted. 138
25		 321
311
74
15 Dec. Petitioner's claim allowed, and sequestration discharged, and arrears from 24 Dec. 1650; 2/3 to be paid by the Commonwealth, the other third out of the third part of his lands enjoyed by the recusant. 19 1147
16 July 1651. Thos. Finch, of Kingsdown, Kent, petitions that Clement Finch, of Grovehurst, having by deed of 14 Car., for 100l. granted him a rent-charge of 5l. on Little Holbrookes, parcel of Grovehurst Manor, Milton parish, which lands are now sequestered for the recusancy of John, son and heir of Clement Finch, two-thirds of the rent-charge have been ordered by the County Committee to be paid to him, and he begs the Committee for Compounding to give order also for its payment. 85 551
D. 85 471
L.C.C. 85 469
158 27
D. 85 468
R. 85 459		 16 July. Referred to the County Committee. 14 207
25 Nov. Petition renewed 85 463
554
25 Nov. Again referred to the County Committee and to Reading 15
85		 100
465
20 April 1654. Claim allowed, on his making oath that he paid the 100l. consideration money. 23 1601
L.C.C. 85 511
L.C.C. 85 309
169 487
D. 85 511
–537
P.R. 85 499
H. 25 62
D. 85 456,
482–484
H. 25 123
D. 85 478
R. 85 473
H.25 189		 1 June 1652. Mary, widow of Clement Finch, and John Finch, his executors, beg discharge of the sequestration of manors and lands bequeathed by Clement Finch, by will dated 1 April 1645, to Mary Finch, to sell for payment of his debts, amounting to 1,100l., and legacies, and portions to 6 younger children, amounting to 2,000l. The County Committee of Sussex, finding this to be true, and the estate sequestered for recusancy only, by order of 30 July 1649, discharged it, but of late they have seized it again. Begs certificate of the cause of sequestration. 85 507
539
1 June. County Committee to certify, &c. 16
85		 484
506
12 May 1653. Mary Finch is to produce her deed of jointure, and make proof thereof, and of the debts eharged on the lands, and the age of the children, and to produce the deed of settlement, and Reading to report. 19 1090
15 Sept. Claim allowed, and sequestration discharged. The debt of 200l. due to Marmaduke Burton and Wm. Sheather, to be allowed, but not the other debts till they are better proved. 19 1122
30 Sept. Further time granted for proof of the debt due to Mrs. Crompton. 25 215
24 Feb. 1654. The widow granted her arrears from 1 June 1652 23 1582
4 Sept. The widow and her 5 children, Clement, Herbert, Anne, Elizabeth, and Philip, complain that 2/3 of their annuities have been unpaid, and beg order for their payment, with arrears. 85 452
4 Sept. The Kent Committee to certify 29 54

Claimants on the Estate of Barth. Fromond, Cheam, Surrey.

Vol. G No. or P.
24 Dec. 1650. Thomas Holme, late of Woodmansterne, now of Carshalton, begs the benefit of a demise by Barth. Fromond, 89 1048
NOTE 238 205
D.89 1049
–1052
R.89 1041		 in 1634, to Ralph Whitfield and Thomas Roper, and of a redemise by the latter to the former, of Burstow Lodge, lands in Burstow Holme, &c., rent 40l., for the use of petitioner and Frances his wife, now deceased, and their children. Has received the 40l. a year from Fromond, and at his death from his widow, till 20 May last, when Mrs. Fromond refused to pay the same, as the lands were sequestered. Having writings and witnesses to make good his claim, begs reference to counsel. 89 1048
24 Dec. 1650. Referred to Reading. 10
89		 300
1045
4 March 1652. Annuity allowed, with arrears from 24 Dec. 1649 16 95
16 March. Holme begs payment of his arrears aforesaid, which the County Committee of Surrey say they have accounted for and paid in, and therefore the arrears should be paid by the treasurer to the Committee for Compounding. 89 1039
13 July 1652. Wm. Howard, of East Cheam, Surrey, begs discharge of lands and tenements in East Cheam and Burstow, held in right of Elizabeth, his wife, widow of Barth. Fromond. Is a Protestant, yet the lands are sequestered on pretext of his wife's recusancy, though she was never convicted. 91 679
L.C.C.169 419 14 July. The County Committee to certify the cause of sequestration, and Brereton to report. 16 690
[3] Feb. 1653. John Howell begs allowance of his claim to two messuages and lands in Cheam and Ewell, Surrey, which Barth. Fromond, in 1628, demised for 99 years at 6d. rent to Dorothy Fromond, who, 20 Nov. 1628, re-demised them to him for 98 years, at 16l. rent, with proviso of re-entry for nonpayment. Dorothy Fromond is dead, and Wm. Fromond, her administrator, assigned all his interest therein to petitioner, yet the premises being sequestered for her recusancy, he cannot enter for non-payment of rent. 138 229
3 Feb. County Committee to examine and certify. 17 653
29 June 1654. Charles Howard, guardian of Mary, daughter and heiress of Barth. Fromond, begs discharge of sequestration of 2/3 of lands in West Cheam and Ewell, Surrey, left by Barth. Fromond, who died 10 years ago, to his daughter Mary, but sequestered for recusancy of her mother Elizabeth, since married to Wm. Howard, though she has no estate therein. 91 561
579
29 June. Referred to Reading 27
91		 84
560
23 Nov. Order on report allowing the claim and discharging the sequestration, with arrears from 24 Dec. 1649. 23 1646

John Phillipson, Hollinghow and Calgarth, Westmoreland.

Vol. G No. or p.
24 Dec. 1650. Being sequestered by the County Committee, his petition to compound (missing) referred to Reading. 12 73
P.R. 225 887
SUR. 58A 485
D. 225 891
R. 225 885		 4 March 1653. Being mentioned in the third Act for Sale, begs to compound on its gracious provisions at &2/6, embracing the clemency of Parliament, but begs first inquiry by the County Committee into the incumbrances on his estate. Granted. 112
25		 814
4
19 July. Begs to compound for lands in Hollinghow, sequestered and in the last Act for Sale. 112
225		 815
889
26 July. Fine at &frac26;, 134l. 7s. 225 892
Purchaser of the Estate.
O.T.T. 144 647 23 March 1654. Discharge from sequestration of lands in Hollinghow, Kirby Kendal parish, Westmoreland, forfeited by 18 938
Phillipson, and bought from the Treason Trustees by Thomas Latimer of London.

Sir Wm. Quadring, Brough, or Burgh-in-Marsh, Co. Lincoln, and a Claimant on his Estate.

Vol. G No. or P.
24 Dec. 1650. Reference to Reading of Henry Jowles' petition (missing) for allowance of his extent on the estate of Sir Wm. Quadring. 10 311
18 May 1652. Sir William Quadring petitions to compound for being in arms at the beginning of the wars. Submitted in 1644, and has never acted against Parliament since, but his estate having been sequestered from the very beginning, he could not raise money to pay a fine on account of great losses, mortgages, and other incumbrances, and has elapsed the time; having now found friends willing to pay his fine, begs a report of his sad case to the Army Committee, that it may be recommended to Parliament. 112 902
18 May. The petition to be lodged with the Army Committee 16 406
22 Sept. His 5 children, 3 sons and 2 daughters, beg 1/5 of his sequestered estate for maintenance, with arrears from 24 Dec. 1649, having received nothing hitherto. 112 904
22 Sept. Granted, deducting anything already paid 17 261
13 May 1653. Sir William being in the last Act for Sale, begs to compound for his estate at Barwick Hall, surveyed and returned. Noted as referred to Brereton. 112 900
Purchaser of the Estate.
O.T.T. 112 897 4 May 1654. Discharge from sequestration of Barwick Hall, Brough parish, co. Lincoln, forfeited by Quadring, and bought from the Treason Trustees by John Rushworth and Gilbert Crouch. 18
112		 944
905
30 May. Order for payment to them of rents received since their payment of the first ½ of the purchase-money. 18
112		 946
905

Gregory Brooksby, Burstall, Co. Leicester.

25 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or P.
Compounded for delinquency with Col. Needham on Ashby Articles. Begs to compound at the same rate for the moiety of a farm in Great Budworth, co. Chester, worth 31l. a year, held of the late Queen. One Simcocks pretended a title thereto, but on petitioner's appeal to the Committee for Removing Obstructions, his case was referred to the Committee for Sequestrations, who reported it valid. Noted that no order can be given, because he did not come in before 24 November last. 72 485

Claimant on the Estate of Sir Thomas and William Charleton, Cumberland.

Vol. G No. or P.
25 Dec. 1650. Order upon the petition (missing) of Thomas Idle, soldier, for discharge of lands sequestered for the delinquency of Sir Thomas Charleton and Wm. Charleton, his nephew, that he bring in a particular, and that the County Committee of Cumberland examine and certify, and Brereton report. 10 304

Claimant on the Estates of Sir William, Thomas, and William Eure, Co. Durham.

Vol. G No. or P.
25 Dec. 1650. Elizabeth Leighton, widow, begs allowance of her annuity of 30l. on the lands of Thomas Eure, for whose delinquency the estate is under sequestration. The Joint Committee of the County of York, on proof of the deed, ordered the annuity to be allowed, and the County Committee for the North Riding ordered the continuance thereof. 99 467
25 Dec. 1650. County Committee to examine and certify, and Brereton to report. 10 304
23 July 1651. Petition of John Markendale, jun., of Old Park, co. Durham. Living 200 miles off, begs an order to the County Commissioners to examine his title to a rent-charge of 16l. on Dromonby Grange, co. York, lands of Thos. Eure, settled on his wife Mary, 15 Car., by her father, Sir Wm. Eure, sequestered 4 years since by the County Committee, for delinquency of William, brother and heir to Thos. Eure, but his charge allowed by them till the lands were lately sequestered. 106 13
29
L.C.C. 106 39 23 July. County Committee to certify the cause of sequestration, &c. 106
14		 27
219
D. 106 35–38
L.C.C. 106 33
C. 106 31
R. 106 21
D. 106 10, 12
R. 106 1		 8 Sept. 1652. Markendale begs that,—as on his wife's petition some examinations were taken, but not as to the sealing of the deed,—the County Commissioners may examine more witnesses, and the case be referred to counsel. Granted. 106
17		 15
196
24 Nov. 1653. Order on report that, with the present proof, the deed on which the petitioner claims cannot be allowed. 19
106		 1139
7
15 Dec. Having made further proof, he begs that Reading may add it to his report. Granted. 106
25
106		 5, 19
266
3
9 March 1654. Claim allowed, with arrears from date of petiton, unless Rich. Meynell appear to show cause in 6 weeks, he having proved a lease before the County Commissioners of York of the premises. 23 1584
27 June. Meynell appearing and claiming a lease to him in 1638, whereas the rent-charge was only allowed in 1639, both parties are to be heard in a month, and the order suspended meantime. 27 82
21 July. Meynell allowed a month to prove his title, with leave to examine witnesses here or in the country. 27 101
R. 103 199
–206
H. 27 151		 19 Sept. Meynell's title to be stated by Reading, who has stated Markendale's, and both parties to attend him. 27
103		 122
207
1 Feb. 1655. Order on report that the lease of 1638 to Meynell is good, but 2/3 must remain sequestered for his recusancy, without being charged with any part of the 16l. annuity to Markendale; that the County Commissioners ought not to have allowed the 40l. [rent reserved on the lease] without special order, and that Meynell's request for allowance for charges in proving the State's right cannot be granted, because the estate, having been all along under sequestration, no benefit has accrued therefrom. 23 1665
1 Jan. 1652. Mary Eure, of Bradley, Durham, petitions that her brother, Thos. Eure, in 1639 granted her a rent-charge of 16l. on Dromonby Grange, co. York, redecmable on payment of 100l. within a given time. Was paid the rent till the estate was sequestered for the delinquency of Thos. Eure, and the late County Committee allowed it, but now the County Committee require an order. Begs that they may state the cause of sequestration, and examine her proofs, and that the case may be referred to counsel. 84 732
1 Jan. County Committee to certify and Brereton to report. 15 164

Hen. Appleyard, Dullingham, Co. Cambridge.

27 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or P.
P.E. 220 828 Begs to compound—having been under Lord Goring in the second war—for a personal estate of 22l. 220 826
R. 220 823 21 Jan. 1651. Fine at ½, 3l. 13s. 4d. 12 100

Claimants on the Estate of William Darell, or Dorrell, Sen. (late), and William Darell, Jun., Scotney, Kent.

31 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or P.
Rich. Bestbitch, of Goudhurst, Kent, begs discharge of the manors of Scotney and Chingley, cos. Kent and Sussex, conveyed 13 July 1637 by Wm. Dorrell, to Edw. Cotton and 2 others, in trust for payment of debts and raising portions for his younger children; they, 20 March, 19 Car., granted the same to Thos. Bales, who for 350l. sold them 20 Oct. 1649 to petitioner, but they are now sequestered for the recusancy of the said Wm. Dorrell, deceased. 67 782
L.C.C. 67 799
801
113 423, 425
158 321
169 461
I. & D. 67 804,
806, 811
R. 67 787
D. 67 808
810		 31 Dec. 1650. Referred to the County Committee 10 312
314
14 Feb. 1651. Bestbitch begs copies of the charge, and the cause of sequestration. 67 798
14 Feb. Publication of proofs ordered to be passed 14
67		 11
795
3 June. He complains that the County Committee require tenants to bring in their rents on pain of distress; begs that they may detain them till hearing of his cause. 67 783
785
3 June. Granted, it being within 12 causes of hearing 14 146
10 July. The part of the estate belonging to Anne Berkeley, recusant, daughter of Wm. Darell, to be still sequestered, and inquiry ordered whether Elizabeth, his widow, is a recusant; also whether, on expiration of the trust, the estate reverts to the son, Wm. Darell, and whether he is a Papist. 14
113		 201
399
C. 113 411 30 Dec. Bestbitch's petition (missing) referred to Reading 15 157
E.W. 17 661
L.C.C. 113 419
–421
158 323
169 463
D. 113 379
C. 113 407
–413
D. 113 401
–405,
416, 417
R. 113 381		 12 Jan. 1653. Rich. Reynell, of High Holborn, begs allowance of a 10 years' lease of Scotney and Chingley manors, cos. Kent and Sussex, made to him 10 July last by Wm. Darell, jun., on payment of 1,200l., but the rents are retained in the tenants' hands for recusancy of his father, Wm. Darell, sen. 113 429
12 Jan. The County Committees for Sussex and Kent are to take examinations, and return them with the proceedings of the late County Committees in the case. 17
113		 592
395
R.113 381
9 June. The Kent Commissioners having made their return, but not those for Sussex, Reynell begs an order to them to certify speedily. Granted. 113
25		 427
92
H. 25 259
L.C.C.158 22
169 457		 6 Jan. 1654. Reading and Brereton are to consult on the case, and if the Committee for Compounding are not satisfield, they will desire the opinion of the Master of the Rolls. 19 1156
26 Jan. The County Committees for Sussex and Kent are to transmit their returns within 6 days after notice. 25
113		 289 (2)
387,
389
O.C.C. 169 451
–453, 459
L.C.C. 169 451
158 17
NOTE 158 19		 5 April. Both Committees having failed to return copies of the late County Committees' proceedings in the case, they are to do it in 3 days. 27
113		 22
387
28 June. Order on Reynell's request that the rents be permitted to remain in the tenants' hands pending enquiry. 27 81
2 Aug. Enquiry ordered whether the annuity of 100l. due to Wm. Darell [sen.] from Scotney and Chingley manors was sequestered between 1647 and 1652 for his recusancy; if not, it is to be allowed; the rents to remain 6 weeks longer in the tenants' hands. 27 103
L.C.C. 158 15
169 455		 5 Sept. Claim allowed and sequestration discharged. 23 1629

Claimants on the Rectory of Kirby-Wisk, Co. York.

31 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or P.
31 Dec. 1650. Wm. Wood, rector, petitions that, being sequestered on pretence of delinquency, he is unable to pay his younger brothers and sisters their portions. Begs to know the cause of sequestration, and asks relief. 137 57
156
31 Dec. County Commissioners to examine and certify 10
137		 304
165
22 May 1651. He begs publication of the return of the County Commissioners, and a peremptory day for hearing. 137 163
22 May. Granted, unless Fowle show cause to the contrary in 14 days. 14
137		 133
161
June? He begs that the County Commissioners may certify by whom the charge of delinquency was preferred; and if it be by one of the witnesses, that they will not admit his depositions as proof. 137 159
17 July. Begs that the tithes may remain in the parishioners' hands, or be paid to him on security, because there are 58 causes to be heard in course before his, and thus he and his wife and children would be reduced to extreme misery. 137 158
138
17 July. The rents allowed to remain in the parishioners' hands pending judgment. 14 210
5 Sept. 1651. Roger Manners begs revocation of the order of 17 July. He was "invested into the rectory" by Ferdinando, Lord Fairfax, in Dec. 1645, and established therein by the Committee for Plundered Ministers in 1647. Wood was sequestered 21 Aug. 1645 by the standing Committee of York as a scandalous and malignant minister, and procured the said order by misinformation. Begs a reference to the Committee for Plundered Ministers. 103 193
5 Sept. The orders of 17 July 1651 and 31 Dec. 1650 made void; had the Committee for Compounding been informed of Wood's former sequestration, they would never have admitted his petitions. The County Committee are to sequester his estate, and allow Manners the profits of the rectory, and Wood's case to be dismissed. 15 7
3 Feb. 1654. Wood petitions the Protector. His estate was sequestered in 1645 by the standing Committee of York, on information and the examination of only one witness, and so remained 2 years, to the undoing of his family and 5 younger brothers and sisters, to whom he owes 500l. portions, In 1646, on appeal to the Committee for Sequestrations, he had several orders for the County Commissioners to examine, but they would only examine the witnesses for the State, and so the Barons of Exchequer, though not judging him sequestrable, would not discharge the sequestration. 137 46
C. 33 337
137 61,
65, 53
R. 137 47
H. 27 3
R. 27 59
NOTE 27 59
D. 137 39		 Appealed then to the Committee for Compounding, who appointed him a hearing, but as he had appealed to the Barons of Exchequer, suspended proceedings, and referred him to them, and now they have no power. Petitioned the late Parliament, but owing to its dissolution, the petition was not read. Begs an order to the Committee for Compounding to determine the cause, and detention of the tithes in the parishioners' hands meantime. With reference thereon to the Committee for Compounding.
24 Feb. Order in the Committee for Compounding that the registrar and auditor certify, and Reading report. 137
25		 51
302
11 April. Order on report that the Committee for Compounding declined to prosecute the case because they had no power to act as Commissioners of Appeal, and therefore Reading is to draw up the case, and certify it to the Protector. 23 1593

Christopher Metcalf, Little Otterington, Co. York.

31 Dec. 1650. Vol. G No. or P.
P.E. 220 783
P.R. 12 79
R. 220 779
R.220 779		 31 Dec. 1650. Begs to compound, not being sequestered, for adhering to the King in the first war. 220 782
14 Jan. 1651. Fine at 1/6, 1l. 3s. 4d. 12 92

Nicholas Smart, Week Regis, Dorset.

Vol. G No. or P.
31 Dec. 1650. The County Committee having secured and inventoried his estate 18 December, though he never acted against Parliament nor was judged a delinquent, he begs examination of his charge and the proofs by the County Commissioners, and leave to compound if adjudged a delinquent. 118 403
31 Dec. The County Committee to do as required. 10 314
P.E. 221 527
P.R. 12 103
R. 221 523
C.32 39		 28 Jan. 1651. Being 72 years old and very infirm, prefers to submit to composition, though the only charge against him is that his house being by the seaside, he went 10 days to Abbotsbury, which was afterwards a garrison for the King. 221 526
11 March. Fine at 1/6, 382l. 3s. 4d. 12 159

Nicholas Rowe, for the Parishioners of Lamerton, Devon.

Vol. G No. or P.
C. 88 343 1650? Petitions that Sir John Glanville, on his composition for delinquency, (fn. 7) settled the sheaf and tithes of Lamerton, value 90l. a year, on trustees, to be disposed by direction of Parliament, who in Nov. 1648 settled them on trust for payment of 50l. to the minister of Tavistock, and the rest to the Lamerton minister. Begs an order to the trustees, who are neglectful, to hasten the settlement. 114 351

James Rutter, Ulnes-Walton, Lancaster, and a Claimant on his Estate.

1650? Vol. G No. or P.
Robt. Holland, of Mawdesley, co. Lancaster, begs to compound for 2/3 of the estate of James Rutter, sold to him, but which he cannot enjoy, because sequestered for Rutter's recusancy. 90 1014
10 Jan. 1654. James Rutter begs to contract on the late Recusants' Act for 2/3 of his sequestered estate. 114 1204
10 Jan. Referred to Reading. 26 5

Edward and Michael Woodhead, Walton Hall and Sheffield, Co. York.

Vol. G No. or P.
P.E. 133 215 1650? Beg to compound for a small estate in Sheffield, value 7l. a year; think themselves not sequestrable, as being under 200l. a year, but wish to avoid the malice of neighbours who may bring them into trouble. 133 244
P.E. 221 52
P.R. 12 103
R. 221 49		 28 Jan. 1651. They beg to compound for adhering to the King, not being sequestered. 221 54
4 Feb. Fine at 1/5, 21l. 12 111

Footnotes

  • 1. This is the same Humphrey Coffin whose case is given on p. 2064; the pedigree drawn from the report [G 67, 61] runs thus:—
  • 2. Probably the same man as the case on p. 2024 supra.
  • 3. For the identity of this Petre with the Petre of Essex. see p. 737.
  • 4. This may possibly be the man whose case is given on p. 2642.
  • 5. This part of the case was accidentally omitted from that of John and Mary Newport, on p. 2615.
  • 6. This should have been placed with the other claimants on the estate, p. 2283.
  • 7. See Advance of Money Calendar, p. 408.
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